CVE-2025-39936 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.8 __sev_platform_shutdown_locked privilege escalation

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.8. The impacted element is the function __sev_platform_shutdown_locked. Such manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-39936. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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