CVE-2026-43317: most: core: fix leak on early registration failure

Published May 8, 2026
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Updated

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

most: core: fix leak on early registration failure

A recent commit fixed a resource leak on early registration failures but for some reason left out the first error path which still leaks the resources associated with the interface.

Fix up also the first error path so that the interface is always released on errors.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.6<6.12.75
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.16
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.6
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 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:26 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The CVSS vector indicates local access and low privileges are required. No user interaction is required, and the primary impact is availability.

2

Which systems should be prioritized for remediation?

Prioritize Linux kernel systems where the MOST core may encounter interface registration errors. The available data does not identify affected kernel versions or specific configurations.

3

What should be done if the kernel cannot be patched immediately?

A patch is available. The provided information does not specify a workaround or configuration-based mitigation.

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