CVE-2026-31742 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.21/6.19.11 vt enter_alt_screen out-of-bounds (Nessus ID 316948 / WID-SEC-2026-1346)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.21/6.19.11. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects the function enter_alt_screen of the component vt. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-31742. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.