A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.66/6.18.6/6.19-rc5. Impacted is the function octep_vf_request_irqs. Performing a manipulation results in use after free.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-23013. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.