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CVE-2025-71273: wifi: rtw88: Use devm_kmemdup() in rtw_set_supported_band()

mediumCVSS 5.5CVE-2025-71273

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Linuxproduct: Linux kernelMemory corruption
What
Missing use of devm_kmemdup() in rtw_set_supported_band() can cause improper memory handling.
Who is affected
Systems with RTW88 WiFi driver loaded.
Urgency
Medium priority; not currently exploited but affects driver memory safety.
Action
Apply kernel patch using devm_kmemdup() in rtw88 WiFi driver.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
medium — CVSS 5.5
Published
2026-08-06
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-71273

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Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2025-71273coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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