Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: rtw88: Use devm_kmemdup() in rtw_set_supported_band() Simplify the code by using device managed memory allocations. This also fixes a memory leak in rtw_register_hw(). The supported bands were not freed in the error path. Copied from commit 145df52a8671 ("wifi: rtw89: Convert rtw89_core_set_supported_band to use devm_*").
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.6, < 6.12.75 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1bd90e0a99fdc8dc5deb3c92bf865e4496b4b311Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ba12401cc1f2d970fa2e7d5b15abde3f5abd40dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9b5418070ee8468fac9e8bf641c83d46b85bff30Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ad9b80ee310ed734482a2e5da874b67f88ac0ef8Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-71273?
CVE-2025-71273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: rtw88: Use devm_kmemdup() in rtw_set_supported_band() Simplify the code by using device managed memory allocations. This al...
How severe is CVE-2025-71273?
CVE-2025-71273 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-71273?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.