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ring buffer bug

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The ring buffer bug tag covers a specific memory access flaw in the Linux kernel's ath12k Wi-Fi driver, tracked as CVE-2025-37944. This bug involves a one-line error that causes the driver to fetch the wrong ring buffer entry during monitor-path processing, leading to invalid memory access and potential system crashes or data corruption. The issue affects systems using Qualcomm ath12k-based hardware, such as QCN9274 and WCN7850 chipsets found in laptops and embedded devices. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on the technical details of the bug, its impact on stability and availability, and the importance of applying kernel patches to mitigate the vulnerability.
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    CVE-2025-37944: Linux ath12k monitor path bug causes memory crash

    A subtle one-line mistake in the Linux kernel's ath12k Wi‑Fi driver has produced a high‑impact stability and availability flaw: CVE-2025-37944 allows the driver to fetch the wrong ring buffer entry in monitor‑path processing, triggering invalid memory access that can crash or corrupt systems...
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