Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-43145

 

Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-43145

Published: May 7, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU130603
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43145
CWE-ID: CWE-754
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of a missing resource table in imx_rproc_elf_find_loaded_rsc_table() when starting firmware without a resource table. A local user can start crafted firmware lacking a resource table to cause a denial of service.

The issue occurs when the device tree contains an "rsc-table" entry but the current firmware does not provide a resource table.


How to mitigate CVE-2026-43145

Install security update from vendor's repository.

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