CVE-2025-38499 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.146/6.6.99/6.12.39/6.15.2 clone_private_mnt privilege escalation (Nessus ID 259927 / WID-SEC-2025-1757)
A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.146/6.6.99/6.12.39/6.15.2. Impacted is the function clone_private_mnt. The manipulation results in privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-38499. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.
The affected component should be upgraded.