CVE-2025-39768 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.3/6.17-rc2 privilege escalation

September 11, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.3/6.17-rc2. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation causes privilege escalation.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-39768. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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