CVE-2026-46172 | Linux Kernel up to 7.1-rc2 ipv6 xfrm6_rcv_encap reference count
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.139/6.12.87/6.18.29/7.0.6/7.1-rc2. Impacted is the function xfrm6_rcv_encap of the component ipv6. The manipulation results in improper update of reference count.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-46172. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.
You should upgrade the affected component.