SUSE hostapd · Security update for hostapd
Affects SUSE hostapdSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited : upgrade the SUSE suse/hostapd package to 2.11-bp160.2.1 when convenient.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTC
Rated by Threat Radar · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2.11-bp160.2.1
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Jun 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 31 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade the SUSE suse/hostapd package to 2.11-bp160.2.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
SUSEsuse/hostapdpkg:rpm/suse/hostapdOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Apply the security update provided by the SUSE Product Security Team to hostapd to address both the segmentation fault and the CVE-2025-24912 vulnerability. Since this is an official security update, remediation is available and should be applied promptly.
Description
A security update for hostapd addresses a segmentation fault issue during fast restart cycles and a vulnerability (CVE-2025-24912) where hostapd fails to properly process crafted RADIUS packets. This vulnerability could lead to unexpected behavior or denial of service. The update fixes these issues to improve stability and security.