CVE-2026-31416 | Linux Kernel up to 6.1.167/6.6.133/6.12.80/6.18.21/6.19.11 Netlink Message nfnetlink_log privilege escalation

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.167/6.6.133/6.12.80/6.18.21/6.19.11. It has been declared as critical. This impacts the function nfnetlink_log of the component Netlink Message Handler. Such manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-31416. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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