CVE-2025-39805 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.44/6.16.4/6.17-rc3 Netdev Call fs/kernfs/dir.c macb_remove privilege escalation

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.44/6.16.4/6.17-rc3. This issue affects the function macb_remove of the file fs/kernfs/dir.c of the component Netdev Call Handler. Such manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-39805. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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