CVE-2026-43077: crypto: algif_aead - Fix minimum RX size check for decryption

Published May 6, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=4.14.1<5.10.254
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.204
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.170
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.136
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.83
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.24
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.14
Linux Linux kernel=4.14
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc7
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.257-16.1.170-36.1.174-16.12.86-16.12.94-17.0.12-27.0.13-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.257-1Fixed in 6.1.170-3Fixed in 6.1.174-1Fixed in 6.12.86-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 7.0.12-2Fixed in 7.0.13-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.257-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.170-3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.174-1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.12.86-1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.12.94-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.12-2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.13-1

Event History

May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:40 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:40 PM
Description
Jun 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:22 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 21, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·10:27 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43077?

CVE-2026-43077 has a medium severity rating of 5.5 according to the CVSS metrics.

2

What impact does CVE-2026-43077 have on systems?

CVE-2026-43077 can lead to a denial of service condition due to incorrect handling of the minimum receive buffer size.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-43077?

The vulnerability can be fixed by applying the available patches for the Linux kernel.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-43077?

CVE-2026-43077 affects the Linux kernel, specifically distributions like Debian.

5

When was CVE-2026-43077 published?

CVE-2026-43077 was published on May 6, 2026.

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