CVE-2026-43470 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.77/6.18.18/6.19.8 nfs d_is_dir privilege escalation

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.77/6.18.18/6.19.8. The impacted element is the function d_is_dir of the component nfs. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation.

This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-43470. The attack must be carried out from within the local network. There is no available exploit.

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