CVE-2025-40203 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.53/6.17.3 path_put privilege escalation (Nessus ID 275350 / WID-SEC-2025-2595)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.53/6.17.3 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function path_put. Executing a manipulation can lead to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-40203. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.