CVE-2026-31575 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.23/6.19.13/7.0.0 Hash Calculation mfill_atomic_hugetlb privilege escalation (Nessus ID 320429 / WID-SEC-2026-1279)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.23/6.19.13/7.0.0. Affected is the function mfill_atomic_hugetlb of the component Hash Calculation Handler. The manipulation results in privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-31575. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.
You should upgrade the affected component.