CVE-2026-72429 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.39/7.1.4 IOAM rt6_get_cookie type confusion

August 15, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability categorized as very critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.39/7.1.4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function rt6_get_cookie of the component IOAM. Such manipulation leads to type confusion.

This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2026-72429. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

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