CVE-2026-31514 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.79/6.18.20/6.19.10 vfs_iocb_iter_read privilege escalation (Nessus ID 318589)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.79/6.18.20/6.19.10. It has been declared as critical. Affected is the function vfs_iocb_iter_read. The manipulation results in privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-31514. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.