CVE-2026-52942 | Linux Kernel up to 7.0.12 netfilter nf_log_syslog.c dump_mac_header out-of-bounds

June 24, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 7.0.12. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dump_mac_header of the file net/netfilter/nf_log_syslog.c of the component netfilter. Executing a manipulation of the argument mac_header can lead to out-of-bounds read.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-52942. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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