Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vhost: move vdpa group bound check to vhost_vdpa Remove duplication by consolidating these here. This reduces the posibility of a parent driver missing them. While we're at it, fix a bug in vdpa_sim where a valid ASID can be assigned to a group equal to ngroups, causing an out of bound write.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.19, < 6.12.75 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/406db68f9cb976a8ddfafd631197264f2307e9c9Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7441d35d14d9a3d66d925d90cb73c75394e6d454Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd025c1e876b4e262e71398236a1550486a73edePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ddb57354634b6ba851b79da45f1de42c646f27d0Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-43248?
CVE-2026-43248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vhost: move vdpa group bound check to vhost_vdpa Remove duplication by consolidating these here. This reduces the posibility of a...
How severe is CVE-2026-43248?
CVE-2026-43248 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-43248?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.