CVE-2025-23144 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.87/6.12.23/6.13.11/6.14.2 backlight drivers/leds/led-core.c led_sysfs_disable privilege escalation (Nessus ID 237255 / WID-SEC-2025-0922)
A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.87/6.12.23/6.13.11/6.14.2. This affects the function led_sysfs_disable of the file drivers/leds/led-core.c of the component backlight. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-23144. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No exploit is available.
You should upgrade the affected component.