CVE-2025-39862 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.5/6.17-rc4 mt7915 ieee80211_restart_hw denial of service

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.5/6.17-rc4 and classified as critical. Impacted is the function ieee80211_restart_hw of the component mt7915. The manipulation leads to denial of service.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-39862. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.

The affected component should be upgraded.