CVE-2026-43317
most: core: fix leak on early registration failure
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.
INFO
Published Date :
May 8, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 8, 2026, 2:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products
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Solution
- Apply the provided Linux kernel patch.
- Ensure interface is released on errors.
- Verify resource leak is resolved.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2c198c272f9c9213b0fdf6b4a879f445c574f416 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5fd4396c2e48e90cc2597a86c18227d56ea845f0 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bbfe49ffb892bddf32c34bea95b7ff0fc30affb5 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1ba620f9e8d7291f80c0554e4b820f5fb30e819