CVE-2026-23472 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.19/6.19.9/7.0-rc4 serial handle_tx infinite loop
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.19/6.19.9/7.0-rc4. This issue affects the function handle_tx of the component serial. The manipulation leads to infinite loop.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-23472. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.