CVE-2025-71125 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.159/6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.2/6.19-rc1 kernel/tracepoint.c sys_perf_event_open privilege escalation

January 14, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.159/6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.2/6.19-rc1. The impacted element is the function sys_perf_event_open of the file kernel/tracepoint.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-71125. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.

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