CVE-2025-39933 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.8 SMB Client recv_done privilege escalation

October 4, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.8. This affects the function recv_done of the component SMB Client. Performing manipulation results in privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-39933. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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