CVE-2025-23161 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.134/6.6.87/6.12.23/6.13.11/6.14.2 spinlock_rt.c write privilege escalation (Nessus ID 237504)
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.134/6.6.87/6.12.23/6.13.11/6.14.2. Affected by this issue is the function vmd_dev::cfg_lock/pci_ops::write of the file kernel/locking/spinlock_rt.c. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-23161. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.