CVE-2026-46169 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.139/6.12.87/6.18.29/7.0.6 hfsplus hfsplus_strcasecmp uninitialized pointer
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.139/6.12.87/6.18.29/7.0.6 and classified as critical. The affected element is the function hfsplus_strcasecmp of the component hfsplus. The manipulation results in uninitialized pointer.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-46169. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.