CVE-2026-23255 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.9 net /proc/net/ptype ptype_seq_next/ptype_seq_show state issue

March 18, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.9 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ptype_seq_next/ptype_seq_show of the file /proc/net/ptype of the component net. This manipulation causes state issue.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-23255. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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