CVE-2025-71298 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.15/6.19.5 drm_gem_shmem_madvise_locked privilege escalation (WID-SEC-2026-1454)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.15/6.19.5. The affected element is the function drm_gem_shmem_madvise_locked. The manipulation results in privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2025-71298. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.