CVE-2025-40197 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3 media privilege escalation (Nessus ID 276782 / WID-SEC-2025-2595)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.3. This impacts an unknown function of the component media. Such manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-40197. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
You should upgrade the affected component.