CVE-2026-31496 | Linux Kernel up to 6.19.10 netfilter nf_conntrack_expect privilege escalation (Nessus ID 313522)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.167/6.6.130/6.12.79/6.18.20/6.19.10 and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function nf_conntrack_expect of the component netfilter. Performing a manipulation results in privilege escalation.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-31496. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.
The affected component should be upgraded.