ZDI-CAN-22166: ZDI-26-702: Linux Kernel usbnet Driver Race Condition Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Published Sep 14, 2026
·Updated
This vulnerability allows physically present attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Linux Kernel. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.1. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-22050.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Linux Kernel
Event History
Sep 14, 2026
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need?
An attacker must be physically present at an affected Linux Kernel installation. Authentication is not required.
2
What identifier should be used to track this issue?
This vulnerability is assigned CVE-2025-22050 and is also tracked as ZDI-CAN-22166.