CVE-2025-71148 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.2/6.19-rc1 handshake_req_submit privilege escalation (Nessus ID 296385 / WID-SEC-2026-0215)
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.119/6.12.63/6.18.2/6.19-rc1. The affected element is the function handshake_req_submit. The manipulation results in privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-71148. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.