CVE-2026-23240 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.74/6.18.15/6.19.5/7.0-rc1 Delayed ACK tls_sw_cancel_work_tx race condition
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.74/6.18.15/6.19.5/7.0-rc1. This issue affects the function tls_sw_cancel_work_tx of the component Delayed ACK Handler. The manipulation leads to race condition.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-23240. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.