A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.127/6.12.74/6.18.13/6.19.3. It has been rated as critical. This vulnerability affects the function mtd_parser_tplink_safeloader_parse of the component mtd. The manipulation leads to memory leak.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-45921. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. There is no exploit available.

Upgrading the affected component is advised.