CVE-2026-53218 | Linux Kernel up to 7.0.12 netfilter nft_exthdr_init len uninitialized pointer

June 25, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 7.0.12 and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function nft_exthdr_init of the component netfilter. The manipulation of the argument len results in uninitialized pointer.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-53218. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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