CVE-2025-71227 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.9 cfg80211_get_ies_channel_number privilege escalation (Nessus ID 299438 / WID-SEC-2026-0462)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.9. The affected element is the function cfg80211_get_ies_channel_number. Executing a manipulation can lead to privilege escalation.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-71227. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.