CVE-2025-39798 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1 NFS privilege escalation

September 12, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component NFS. This manipulation causes privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-39798. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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