CVE-2026-52920

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's netfilter component, which is responsible for network packet filtering. This vulnerability, located in the xt_policy module, involves an error in how strict inbound network policies are matched. This could allow an attacker to bypass established security rules, potentially leading to unauthorized network access or unintended exposure of services. The flaw could compromise the effectiveness of network traffic control.

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