CVE-2025-40217 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3 pidfs privilege escalation (EUVD-2025-201186)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component pidfs. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2025-40217. The attack must be carried out from within the local network. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.