CVE-2026-46195 | Linux Kernel up to 7.1-rc2 smb parse_sec_desc null pointer dereference
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.139/6.12.87/6.18.29/7.0.6/7.1-rc2. Impacted is the function parse_sec_desc of the component smb. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-46195. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.