CVE-2025-40313 | Linux Kernel up to 5.15.196/6.1.158/6.6.116/6.12.57/6.17.7 ntfs3 may_open privilege escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.15.196/6.1.158/6.6.116/6.12.57/6.17.7. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function may_open of the component ntfs3. Performing manipulation results in privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-40313. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.

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