CVE-2026-23173 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.122/6.12.68/6.18.8 mlx5e null pointer dereference
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.122/6.12.68/6.18.8 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component mlx5e. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-23173. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.