CVE-2025-38420 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16-rc2 wifi ieee80211_register_hw null pointer dereference
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16-rc2 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ieee80211_register_hw of the component wifi. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-38420. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.