CVE-2026-53268

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's netfilter conntrack_irc module. This vulnerability allows for a possible out-of-bounds read. When parsing network traffic, if a command string is matched but subsequent parsing fails, the system does not properly exit, leading to the flaw. This could potentially allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or disclose sensitive information.

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