CVE-2026-43493
Linux Kernel vulnerability
- Published19 May 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: pcrypt - Fix handling of MAY_BACKLOG requests MAY_BACKLOG requests can return EBUSY. Handle them by checking for that value and filtering out EINPROGRESS notifications.
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/1d7f07df450bac3301938fbc4251f2611be4084e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/46271895ddfb1ba41f89f7e0dffbe9c2bcf7380a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76641449b28979ebd6c02e9598367e119e385236
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/77d55bc8675ee851ed639dc9be77325a8024cf67
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/915b692e6cb723aac658c25eb82c58fd81235110
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f1cbca178c03188e201ed175251372149bb25f2
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d7f07df450bac3301938fbc4251f2611be4084e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/46271895ddfb1ba41f89f7e0dffbe9c2bcf7380a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/76641449b28979ebd6c02e9598367e119e385236
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/77d55bc8675ee851ed639dc9be77325a8024cf67
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/915b692e6cb723aac658c25eb82c58fd81235110
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f1cbca178c03188e201ed175251372149bb25f2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ae7e95638d956d556d74b9abb9e780d3bd3dcd9e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb34e243df57e32f4c08fa191f3602ea19076276
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-43493 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-43493 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.55%.
How severe is CVE-2026-43493?
CVE-2026-43493 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-43493?
Affected products include Linux Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43493?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 5.10.258 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.