CVE-2026-43390
nstree: tighten permission checks for listing
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nstree: tighten permission checks for listing Even privileged services should not necessarily be able to see other privileged service's namespaces so they can't leak information to each other. Use may_see_all_namespaces() helper that centralizes this policy until the nstree adapts.
INFO
Published Date :
May 8, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 8, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Apply kernel updates to tighten permission checks.
- Ensure services only access necessary namespaces.
- Review and restrict inter-service namespace access.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-43390.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0abd81645fc95ec6a9d4e4813000f22c5efc0ff4 | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8d76afe84fa2babf604b3c173730d4d2b067e361 |
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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: nstree: tighten permission checks for listing Even privileged services should not necessarily be able to see other privileged service's namespaces so they can't leak information to each other. Use may_see_all_namespaces() helper that centralizes this policy until the nstree adapts. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0abd81645fc95ec6a9d4e4813000f22c5efc0ff4 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8d76afe84fa2babf604b3c173730d4d2b067e361