SB2026050741 - Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation in Linux kernel ceph

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SB2026050741 - Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation in Linux kernel ceph

Published: May 7, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026050741
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43273)

CWE-ID: CWE-670 - Always-Incorrect Control Flow Implementation

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


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause data inconsistencies in snapshots.

The vulnerability exists due to improper context handling in ceph_zero_partial_object() when performing OSD write operations for partial object zeroing. A local user can modify a file and access its snapshot to cause data inconsistencies in snapshots.

Exploitation requires access to a CephFS mount and interaction with snapshot functionality.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References