CVE-2026-74579 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.150/6.12.102/6.18.43/7.1.7 nft_payload nft_payload.c nft_payload_offload_mask memory corruption

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.150/6.12.102/6.18.43/7.1.7 and classified as very critical. Affected by this issue is the function nft_payload_offload_mask of the file net/netfilter/nft_payload.c of the component nft_payload. The manipulation leads to memory corruption.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-74579. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

The affected component should be upgraded.