Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-43223

 

Improper resource shutdown or release in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-43223

Published: May 7, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU130504
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43223
CWE-ID: CWE-404
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper resource shutdown or release in pvr2_send_request_ex() when submitting USB request blocks. A local user can trigger a failure after a write URB has been submitted but before the corresponding read URB is submitted to cause a denial of service.

The issue is triggered when read URB submission fails while the write URB remains active and is later reused.


Remediation

Install security update from vendor's repository.

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