CVE-2025-37982: debian linux — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: wl1251: fix memory leak in wl1251_tx_work The skb dequeued from tx_queue is lost when wl1251_ps_elp_wakeup fails with a -ETIMEDOUT error. Fix that by queueing the skb back to tx_queue.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	2.6.32 — 5.4.293
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.237
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.181
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.135
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.88
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.12.25
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.14.4
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
debian	debian_linux	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/13c9744c1bcdb5de4e7dc1a78784788ecec52add https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2996144be660d930d5e394652abe08fe89dbe00e https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4a43fd36710669d67dbb5c16287a58412582ca26 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/52f224009ce1e44805e6ff3ffc2a06af9c1c3c5b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a90c29d0204c5ffc45b43b4eced6eef0e19a33a https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8fd4b9551af214d037fbc9d8e179840b8b917841 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a0f0dc96de03ffeefc2a177b7f8acde565cb77f4 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f08448a885403722c5c77dae51964badfcb69495

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/05/msg00045.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-37982? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: wl1251: fix memory leak in wl1251_tx_work The skb dequeued from tx_queue is lost when wl1251_ps_elp_wakeup fails with a -ETIMEDOUT error. Fix that by queueing the skb back to tx_queue. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-37982? +

CVE-2025-37982 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-37982? +

CVE-2025-37982 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-37982? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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