CVE-2025-40065 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2 KVM privilege escalation

October 28, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.2. It has been classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component KVM. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-40065. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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