CVE-2026-43256: media: qcom: camss: vfe: Fix out-of-bounds access in vfe_isr_reg_update()

Published May 6, 2026
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Updated

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

media: qcom: camss: vfe: Fix out-of-bounds access in vfeisrregupdate()

vfeisr() iterates using MSMVFEIMAGEMASTERSNUM(7) as the loop bound and passes the index to vfeisrregupdate(). However, vfe->line[] array is defined with VFELINENUMMAX(4):

struct vfeline line[VFELINENUMMAX];

When index is 4, 5, 6, the access to vfe->line[lineid] exceeds the array bounds and resulting in out-of-bounds memory access.

Fix this by using separate loops for output lines and write masters.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.18<6.1.167
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.128
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.75
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Backport and apply the upstream Linux kernel fix for the CAMSS vfe out-of-bounds access in vfe_isr_reg_update (media: qcom: camss: vfe: Fix out-of-bounds access in vfe_isr_reg_update).

Event History

May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:28 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43256?

The severity of CVE-2026-43256 is classified as high due to its potential for causing an out-of-bounds access that can lead to system instability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43256?

To fix CVE-2026-43256, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability has been patched.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2026-43256?

CVE-2026-43256 affects the Linux kernel, specifically the Qualcomm camera sub-system components.

4

What does CVE-2026-43256 impact?

CVE-2026-43256 impacts the functionality of the VFE (Video Front End) ISR by potentially causing out-of-bounds memory access.

5

Is CVE-2026-43256 being actively exploited?

As of now, there have been no public reports of active exploitation of CVE-2026-43256.

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