CVE-2025-40300 | Linux Kernel up to 6.16.6 prctl information disclosure (EUVD-2025-28976 / Nessus ID 264594)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.16.6. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function prctl. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-40300. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.