Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipmi: ipmb: initialise event handler read bytes IPMB doesn't use i2c reads, but the handler needs to set a value. Otherwise an i2c read will return an uninitialised value from the bus driver.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.16, < 6.1.165 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/102712417bb6aa9a00d852bc59cb0a276db486c4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2dfbc8c17dd161885336e77e71c336cd62cf6748Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/56d5c0557e53c4d8d92a619fa83eaae178165e07Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/905554ebd76aeee370bfd5136ea11e0b9d75c6f1Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f235ccecd03c436cb1683eac16b12f119e54aa9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f726b3a57e00bb6249c67714c11ae8b4b31719a1Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-43221?
CVE-2026-43221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipmi: ipmb: initialise event handler read bytes IPMB doesn't use i2c reads, but the handler needs to set a value. Otherwise an i2c...
How severe is CVE-2026-43221?
CVE-2026-43221 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-2026-43221?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.