CVE-2026-64598 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.144/6.12.95/6.18.38/7.1.3 smb/client smb2_aead_req_alloc null pointer dereference

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.144/6.12.95/6.18.38/7.1.3. This affects the function smb2_aead_req_alloc of the component smb/client. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-64598. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

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