MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2026-43143

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mfd: core: Add locking around 'mfd_of_node_list' Manipulating a list in the kernel isn't safe without some sort of mutual exclusio...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mfd: core: Add locking around 'mfd_of_node_list' Manipulating a list in the kernel isn't safe without some sort of mutual exclusion. Add a mutex any time we access / modify 'mfd_of_node_list' to prevent possible crashes.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.9, < 6.1.165

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-43143?

CVE-2026-43143 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mfd: core: Add locking around 'mfd_of_node_list' Manipulating a list in the kernel isn't safe without some sort of mutual exclusio...

How severe is CVE-2026-43143?

CVE-2026-43143 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-2026-43143?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.