CVE-2026-23435 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.19/6.19.9/7.0-rc4 PMU NMI x86_pmu_enable null pointer dereference
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.19/6.19.9/7.0-rc4. Impacted is the function x86_pmu_enable of the component PMU NMI Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-23435. The attacker must have access to the local network to execute the attack. No exploit exists.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.