A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.1.167/6.6.130/6.12.79/6.18.20/6.19.10. The affected element is the function __build_packet_message of the component netfilter. Executing a manipulation can lead to uninitialized pointer.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-31428. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

Upgrading the affected component is advised.