Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: f_subset: Fix unbalanced refcnt in geth_free geth_alloc() increments the reference count, but geth_free() fails to decrement it. This prevents the configuration of attributes via configfs after unlinking the function. Decrement the reference count in geth_free() to ensure proper cleanup.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.11, < 5.10.253 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/23e4851ce348a329d974e84e828155dda9f52122Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d436670b47415da042452618fb5d8e317ab095fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f5bfc550a40d7493b1cf09540ed6b412b3b82bePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75776a055b656873319c3830fed471daef3ceb23Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a932b171554714b1bca313b853c7aa9f2930f9aaPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/caa27923aacd8a5869207842f2ab1657c6c0c7bcPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc8ec610cd14c093a19371691a7ce1ee5421e829Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7d702407b61e96286a15b6e715572f541a8d41cPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-43343?
CVE-2026-43343 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: f_subset: Fix unbalanced refcnt in geth_free geth_alloc() increments the reference count, but geth_free() fails to de...
How severe is CVE-2026-43343?
CVE-2026-43343 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-2026-43343?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.