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CVE-2025-38045: 
Linux Kernel vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2025-38045 is a vulnerability discovered in the Linux kernel's iwlwifi component, specifically related to debug actions ordering. The vulnerability was disclosed on June 18, 2025, and affects the Linux kernel's WiFi subsystem (NVD Database, Wiz Report).

Technical details

The vulnerability stems from an incorrect implementation of debug action ordering in the iwlwifi driver. The issue involves the dump split and firmware reset functionality, where the firmware reset occurs in the middle of the dump process rather than the firmware terminating itself on error. This incorrect ordering can lead to device crashes when applying certain configurations (NVD Database, Debian Tracker).

Impact

When exploited, this vulnerability can cause the affected device to crash during configuration application, potentially leading to system instability and denial of service conditions (Wiz Report).

Mitigation and workarounds

A fix has been implemented in Linux kernel version 6.12.32-1. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to address the vulnerability. The fix involves correcting the order of debug actions in the iwlwifi driver (Debian Tracker).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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