CVE-2026-22983 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.5/6.19-rc3/6.19-rc4 msg_get_inq null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 296406 / WID-SEC-2026-0215)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.5/6.19-rc3/6.19-rc4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function msg_get_inq. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-22983. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.