CVE-2025-40172 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.113/6.12.54/6.17.4/6.18-rc1 qaic find_and_map_user_pages privilege escalation (Nessus ID 298897 / WID-SEC-2025-2579)
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.113/6.12.54/6.17.4/6.18-rc1. This impacts the function find_and_map_user_pages of the component qaic. Such manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-40172. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
The affected component should be upgraded.