ID:12721 - Exploit for Resource management error in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-43500

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:12721 - Exploit for Resource management error in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-43500

ID:12721 - Exploit for Resource management error in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-43500

Published: May 22, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU130759
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43500
CWE-ID: CWE-399
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The RxRPC Page-Cache Write vulnerability exists due to improper management of internal resources. A local user can execute arbitrary code with root privileges.

Note, this vulnerability is one of two issues described as Dirty Frag.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.