CVE-2026-80993 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.49/7.2.3 phylink phylink_inband_caps null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.49/7.2.3. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is the function phylink_inband_caps of the component phylink. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-80993. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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