CVE-2026-23057 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.67/6.18.7/6.19-rc6 vsock virtio_vsock_alloc_linear_skb uninitialized pointer (Nessus ID 297868 / WID-SEC-2026-0324)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.67/6.18.7/6.19-rc6. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function virtio_vsock_alloc_linear_skb of the component vsock. This manipulation causes uninitialized pointer.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-23057. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.