CVE-2026-43103: net: lapbether: handle NETDEV_PRE_TYPE_CHANGE

Published May 6, 2026
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Updated

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

net: lapbether: handle NETDEVPRETYPECHANGE

lapbethdatatransmit() expects the underlying device type to be ARPHRDETHER.

Returning NOTIFYBAD from lapbethdeviceevent() makes sure bonding driver can not break this expectation.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Linux lapbether
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.24<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=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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43103?

CVE-2026-43103 has been classified with a significant severity level due to potential exploitation risks in affected Linux kernel versions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43103?

To address CVE-2026-43103, update to the patched version of the Linux kernel that corresponds to your distribution.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-43103?

CVE-2026-43103 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those within the defined version ranges from 2.6.24 up through 7.0-rc7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-43103?

CVE-2026-43103 is a kernel vulnerability related to network device type handling in the Linux kernel.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-43103 have on system security?

The impact of CVE-2026-43103 may allow an attacker to disrupt network functionality, potentially leading to denial of service conditions.

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