CVE-2026-23040 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.5/6.19-rc4 wifi mac80211_hwsim null pointer dereference
A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.5/6.19-rc4. This affects the function mac80211_hwsim of the component wifi. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-23040. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.