SB2026050739 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel md driver

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SB2026050739 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel md driver

Published: May 7, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026050739
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43271)

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a null pointer dereference in process_metadata_update() when handling a METADATA_UPDATED message from a remote node during MD array startup. A remote attacker can send a crafted metadata update message to cause a denial of service.

The issue can be triggered during a race condition window before the main MD thread is initialized.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References