CVE-2026-23440 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.129/6.12.77/6.18.19/6.19.9/7.0-rc4 mlx5_accel_esp_modify_xfrm race condition
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.129/6.12.77/6.18.19/6.19.9/7.0-rc4. Affected by this issue is the function mlx5_accel_esp_modify_xfrm. This manipulation causes race condition.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-23440. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
You should upgrade the affected component.