CVE-2026-43151: Revert "media: iris: Add sanity check for stop streaming"

Published May 6, 2026
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Updated

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

Revert "media: iris: Add sanity check for stop streaming"

This reverts commit ad699fa78b59241c9d71a8cafb51525f3dab04d4.

Revert the check that skipped stopstreaming when the instance was in IRISINSTERROR, as it caused multiple regressions:

1. Buffers were not returned to vb2 when the instance was already in error state, triggering warnings in the vb2 core because buffer completion was skipped.

2. If a session failed early (e.g. unsupported configuration), the instance transitioned to IRISINSTERROR. When userspace attempted to stop streaming for cleanup, stopstreaming was skipped due to the added check, preventing proper teardown and leaving the firmware in an inconsistent state.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Linux Linux kernel (media/iris)
Linux Linux kernel>=6.18.3<6.18.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.6

Event History

May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:27 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43151?

The severity of CVE-2026-43151 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43151?

You can fix CVE-2026-43151 by applying the available patch for the Linux kernel.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-43151?

CVE-2026-43151 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the media/iris component.

4

What is the nature of the issue in CVE-2026-43151?

CVE-2026-43151 involves the reversion of a sanity check that previously prevented stop streaming when in an error state.

5

When was CVE-2026-43151 published?

CVE-2026-43151 was published on May 6, 2026.

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