CVE-2025-40066 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2 wifi mt7996_mac_sta_add_links null pointer dereference

October 28, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2. This affects the function mt7996_mac_sta_add_links of the component wifi. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-40066. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.

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