A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 7.2-rc2. This impacts the function smc_cdc_rx_handler of the file net/smc/smc_cdc.c of the component SMC. Performing a manipulation results in use after free.

This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-64541. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.