CVE-2026-23394 | Linux Kernel up to 6.19.9/7.0-rc4 af_unix unix_peek_fds reference count

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.19.9/7.0-rc4. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function unix_peek_fds of the component af_unix. This manipulation causes improper update of reference count.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-23394. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

Upgrading the affected component is advised.