CVE-2026-52967 | Linux Kernel up to 7.0.9 smb symlink_data ErrorDataLength

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.174/6.6.140/6.12.90/6.18.32/7.0.9. It has been rated as critical. Affected is the function symlink_data of the component smb. Performing a manipulation of the argument ErrorDataLength results in symlink following.

This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-52967. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.

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