Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mctp: i2c: fix skb memory leak in receive path When 'midev->allow_rx' is false, the newly allocated skb isn't consumed by netif_rx(), it needs to free the skb directly.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.18, < 6.1.167 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0fb2adbdd5c03e8c9ebcdc48afd414b2724c85ebPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1b1be322342a6b0085bf6ee52235e5ac9834ec25Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1ec54187e1aa40a4cfa2b265e9a311179f24b98dPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f81be2ab9d8e4744871bfb3e868ef413413829fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7900a43b0a314a645ca0a2adf45928dbc7001f4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e3f5e0f22cfc2371e7471c9fd5b4da78f9df7c69Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-43457?
CVE-2026-43457 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mctp: i2c: fix skb memory leak in receive path When 'midev->allow_rx' is false, the newly allocated skb isn't consumed by netif_rx...
How severe is CVE-2026-43457?
CVE-2026-43457 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-2026-43457?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.