CVE-2026-23300 | Linux Kernel up to 7.0-rc2 net fib6_nh_init null pointer dereference (Nessus ID 303725 / WID-SEC-2026-0861)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 7.0-rc2. This affects the function fib6_nh_init of the component net. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-23300. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No exploit is available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.