CVE-2025-38420 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16-rc2 wifi ieee80211_register_hw null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 264318 / WID-SEC-2025-1653)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16-rc2. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ieee80211_register_hw of the component wifi. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-38420. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.