CVE-2026-43271 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.127/6.12.74/6.18.15/6.19.5 process_metadata_update null pointer dereference

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A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.127/6.12.74/6.18.15/6.19.5. Impacted is the function process_metadata_update. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-43271. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available.

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