CVE-2026-31767 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.80/6.18.21/6.19.11 Compression line_time_us privilege escalation (Nessus ID 323086)

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.80/6.18.21/6.19.11. It has been classified as critical. The impacted element is the function line_time_us of the component Compression Handler. This manipulation causes privilege escalation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-31767. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.