CVE-2025-71183 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.160/6.6.120/6.12.65/6.18.5/6.19-rc4 fs/btrfs/inode.c btrfs_log_new_name privilege escalation (EUVD-2025-206592 / Nessus ID 297472)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.160/6.6.120/6.12.65/6.18.5/6.19-rc4 and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function btrfs_log_new_name of the file fs/btrfs/inode.c. Such manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-71183. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.