CVE-2026-23116 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.161/6.6.121/6.12.67/6.18.7 pmdomain imx8mq_vpu_power_notifier privilege escalation

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.161/6.6.121/6.12.67/6.18.7. Affected is the function imx8mq_vpu_power_notifier of the component pmdomain. The manipulation results in privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-23116. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.

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