CVE-2026-23450 | Linux Kernel up to 7.0-rc4 smc_tcp_syn_recv_sock null pointer dereference
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 7.0-rc4. The impacted element is the function smc_tcp_syn_recv_sock. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-23450. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.