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CVE-2026-43077
crypto: algif_aead - Fix minimum RX size check for decryption
Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Fix minimum RX size check for decryption The check for the minimum receive buffer size did not take the tag size into account during decryption. Fix this by adding the required extra length.

INFO

Published Date :

May 6, 2026, 10:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

May 6, 2026, 10:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

Solution
Update the Linux kernel to correct the minimum RX size check for decryption.
  • Apply the kernel patch for algif_aead.
  • Ensure the tag size is considered in RX buffer checks.
  • Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-43077 vulnerability over time.

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  • New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

    May. 06, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Fix minimum RX size check for decryption The check for the minimum receive buffer size did not take the tag size into account during decryption. Fix this by adding the required extra length.
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c76b5675119f694458293a2a81f40731c69bd32
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3afdc15d6173614d7d834517d9b65e7aa5a08548
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d14bd48e3a77091cbce637a12c2ae31b4a1687c
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/74a66fdb5282d89e348b00c42cfca3a936946d94
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/78cea133daf721698876e56135049a96d39d610a
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af2fa2fbbced26129813274b8b3f7705f280e174
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e86ab1e5661386a874fbb8551f0c04b8e9f8ad22
    Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd427dd84f224309afbcc2cb67c7bb770a01265c
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