CVE-2026-80906 | Linux Kernel up to 7.1.9 Packet Socket packet_parse_headers uninitialized variable

September 4, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability identified as very critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 7.1.9. This affects the function packet_parse_headers of the component Packet Socket. This manipulation causes use of uninitialized variable.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-80906. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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