CVE-2026-98379 | Linux Kernel up to 7.3-rc4 ip6t_rpfilter ip6t_rpfilter.c rpfilter_mt null pointer dereference

October 9, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 7.3-rc4. This affects the function rpfilter_mt of the file net/ipv6/netfilter/ip6t_rpfilter.c of the component ip6t_rpfilter. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-98379. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

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