CVE-2025-22116 | Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1 net/core/dev.c register_netdev privilege escalation (Nessus ID 240558 / WID-SEC-2025-0844)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.14.1. It has been rated as problematic. This impacts the function register_netdev of the file net/core/dev.c. Performing manipulation results in privilege escalation.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-22116. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.