CVE-2026-23442 | Linux Kernel up to 6.19.9/7.0-rc4 ipv6 __in6_dev_get null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 304989 / WID-SEC-2026-0985)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.19.9/7.0-rc4. It has been declared as critical. This impacts the function __in6_dev_get of the component ipv6. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-23442. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.