CVE-2026-46202 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.31/7.0.8/7.1-rc3 HID kernel/locking/mutex.c backlight_device_set_brightness

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A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.31/7.0.8/7.1-rc3 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function backlight_device_set_brightness of the file kernel/locking/mutex.c of the component HID. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper locking.

This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-46202. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.

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