CVE-2026-43378
Linux Kernel use-after-free
- Published8 May 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: server: fix use-after-free in smb2_open() The opinfo pointer obtained via rcu_dereference(fp->f_opinfo) is dereferenced after rcu_read_unlock(), creating a use-after-free window.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/190e5f808e8058640b408ccfed25440b441a718a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e689a56173827669a35da7cb2a3c78ed5c53680
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54b48ae83de8bb06e65079d96368efe359d4909c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f5b1a7cb009a93c48e9e334a2f59a660f9afc07
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b720c84087cb547f23ce03eab93568c1769e4556
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1b21e6066615e7d3d3a7aa2677e415e563fd7cc
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/190e5f808e8058640b408ccfed25440b441a718a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1e689a56173827669a35da7cb2a3c78ed5c53680
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/54b48ae83de8bb06e65079d96368efe359d4909c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f5b1a7cb009a93c48e9e334a2f59a660f9afc07
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b720c84087cb547f23ce03eab93568c1769e4556
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e1b21e6066615e7d3d3a7aa2677e415e563fd7cc
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-43378 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-43378 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.44%.
How severe is CVE-2026-43378?
CVE-2026-43378 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-43378?
Affected products include Linux Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43378?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 6.1.167 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.