CVE-2025-38202 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.141/6.6.94/6.12.34/6.15.3 bpf rcu_read_lock_trace_held privilege escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.141/6.6.94/6.12.34/6.15.3. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function rcu_read_lock_trace_held of the component bpf. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-38202. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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