CVE-2025-40259 | Linux Kernel up to 5.4.301/6.6.117/6.12.59/6.17.9 scsi sg_finish_rem_req privilege escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.4.301/6.6.117/6.12.59/6.17.9 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function sg_finish_rem_req of the component scsi. Executing manipulation can lead to privilege escalation.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-40259. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.VulDB Recent EntriesRead More