CVE-2026-46094 | Linux Kernel up to 6.6.139/6.12.85/6.18.26/7.0.3 ext4 check_xattrs out-of-bounds (Nessus ID 321697)

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.139/6.12.85/6.18.26/7.0.3. This issue affects the function check_xattrs of the component ext4. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds read. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-46094. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.