CVE-2026-53105
UnknownSummary
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel has been resolved that could lead to a kernel panic due to improper access to the `vif` pointer. The issue was related to not checking if `vif` is NULL before use.
Risk Assessment
The lack of proper checking for the `vif` pointer could lead to critical system crashes, jeopardizing the stability and availability of services within the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability and prevent potential system failures.
Original NVD description (English source)
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7925: prevent NULL vif dereference in mt7925_mac_write_txwi Check for a NULL `vif` before accessing `ieee80211_vif_is_mld(vif)` to avoid a potential kernel panic in scenarios where `vif` might not be initialized.