CVE-2026-46185 | Linux Kernel up to 7.1-rc2 smb symlink_data
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.139/6.12.87/6.18.29/7.0.6/7.1-rc2. Affected by this vulnerability is the function symlink_data of the component smb. The manipulation results in symlink following.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-46185. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.