CVE-2025-39957 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.153/6.6.107/6.12.48/6.16.8 wifi ieee80211_prep_hw_scan buffer overflow

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.153/6.6.107/6.12.48/6.16.8. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ieee80211_prep_hw_scan of the component wifi. Such manipulation leads to buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-39957. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.