Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: most: core: fix leak on early registration failure A recent commit fixed a resource leak on early registration failures but for some reason left out the first error path which still leaks the resources associated with the interface. Fix up also the first error path so that the interface is always released on errors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.6, < 6.12.75 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c198c272f9c9213b0fdf6b4a879f445c574f416Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5fd4396c2e48e90cc2597a86c18227d56ea845f0Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bbfe49ffb892bddf32c34bea95b7ff0fc30affb5Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1ba620f9e8d7291f80c0554e4b820f5fb30e819Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-43317?
CVE-2026-43317 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: most: core: fix leak on early registration failure A recent commit fixed a resource leak on early registration failures but for so...
How severe is CVE-2026-43317?
CVE-2026-43317 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-2026-43317?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.