CVE-2025-40305 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.57/6.17.7 p9_read_work privilege escalation

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.57/6.17.7 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function p9_read_work. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-40305. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.

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