CVE-2025-71132 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.159/6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.3/6.19-rc3 smc91x.c smc_special_trylock privilege escalation

January 14, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.159/6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.3/6.19-rc3. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function smc_special_trylock of the file smc91x.c. Performing a manipulation results in privilege escalation.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-71132. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.

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