CVE-2026-53342 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.35/7.0.12 arm64 free_hotplug_page_range.part __create_pgd_mapping page_type denial of service

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.35/7.0.12. This vulnerability affects the function __create_pgd_mapping of the file free_hotplug_page_range.part of the component arm64. The manipulation of the argument page_type leads to denial of service.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-53342. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.