Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Fix minimum RX size check for decryption The check for the minimum receive buffer size did not take the tag size into account during decryption. Fix this by adding the required extra length.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.14.1, < 5.10.254 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c76b5675119f694458293a2a81f40731c69bd32Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3afdc15d6173614d7d834517d9b65e7aa5a08548Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d14bd48e3a77091cbce637a12c2ae31b4a1687cPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/74a66fdb5282d89e348b00c42cfca3a936946d94Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/78cea133daf721698876e56135049a96d39d610aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af2fa2fbbced26129813274b8b3f7705f280e174Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e86ab1e5661386a874fbb8551f0c04b8e9f8ad22Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd427dd84f224309afbcc2cb67c7bb770a01265cPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-43077?
CVE-2026-43077 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Fix minimum RX size check for decryption The check for the minimum receive buffer size did not take the tag s...
How severe is CVE-2026-43077?
CVE-2026-43077 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-43077?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.