Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mfd: macsmc: Initialize mutex Initialize struct apple_smc's mutex in apple_smc_probe(). Using the mutex uninitialized surprisingly resulted only in occasional NULL pointer dereferences in apple_smc_read() calls from the probe() functions of sub devices.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.17, < 6.18.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2d5932588f029f7787f52c29174fead9bbc6b2cfPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/414f65d6736342c77d4ec5e7373039f4a09250ddPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a1e9e299c0d9ea42ab1067b39fb72e976d3f1bdbPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-43160?
CVE-2026-43160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mfd: macsmc: Initialize mutex Initialize struct apple_smc's mutex in apple_smc_probe(). Using the mutex uninitialized surprisingly...
How severe is CVE-2026-43160?
CVE-2026-43160 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-2026-43160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.