CVE-2025-39908 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.7 dev_ioctl privilege escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.7. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is the function dev_ioctl. Such manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-39908. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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