CVE-2026-45842 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.140/6.12.90/6.18.32/7.0.9 ppp_generic.c slhc_init null pointer dereference

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A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.140/6.12.90/6.18.32/7.0.9 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function slhc_init of the file ppp_generic.c. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-45842. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.

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