CVE-2025-40078 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.194/6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2 bpf_sock_addr privilege escalation

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.194/6.1.155/6.6.111/6.12.52/6.17.2. Affected is the function bpf_sock_addr. Executing manipulation can lead to privilege escalation.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-40078. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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