CVE-2025-38600: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix off by one in mt7925_mcu_hw_scan() The ssid->ssids[] and sreq->ssids[] arrays have MT7925_RNR_SCAN_MAX_BSSIDS elements so this >= needs to be > to prevent an out of bounds access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-193 CWE-193

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4d80d4fa986c5da99042b66bf30a028e7f564156 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3a431fe2e399b2e0cc5f43f7e9d63d63d3710ee

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-38600? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix off by one in mt7925_mcu_hw_scan() The ssid->ssids[] and sreq->ssids[] arrays have MT7925_RNR_SCAN_MAX_BSSIDS elements so this >= needs to be > to prevent an out of bounds access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-38600? +

CVE-2025-38600 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-38600? +

CVE-2025-38600 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-38600? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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