CVE-2025-40362 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.57/6.17.7 kmnt_fsname1_usr ceph privilege escalation

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.57/6.17.7. Affected by this issue is the function kmnt_fsname1_usr. The manipulation of the argument ceph leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-40362. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.

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