CVE-2025-40355 | Linux Kernel up to 6.17.5 sysfs net/core/dev.c __dev_change_net_namespace privilege escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.17.5 and classified as critical. This affects the function __dev_change_net_namespace of the file net/core/dev.c of the component sysfs. Executing manipulation can lead to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-40355. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.

It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.