CVE-2026-22996 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.66/6.18.6/6.19-rc5 mlx5e_priv null pointer dereference (EUVD-2026-4630 / Nessus ID 296532)
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.66/6.18.6/6.19-rc5. Affected by this issue is the function mlx5e_priv. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-22996. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.
You should upgrade the affected component.