CVE-2026-31728 | Linux Kernel up to 6.19.11 u_ether gether_disconnect null pointer dereference

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.19.11. Affected by this vulnerability is the function gether_disconnect of the component u_ether. This manipulation causes null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-31728. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.

It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.