CVE-2026-43335: interconnect: qcom: sm8450: Fix NULL pointer dereference in icc_link_nodes()

Published May 8, 2026
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Updated

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

interconnect: qcom: sm8450: Fix NULL pointer dereference in icclinknodes()

The change to dynamic IDs for SM8450 platform interconnects left two links unconverted, fix it to avoid the NULL pointer dereference in runtime, when a pointer to a destination interconnect is not valid:

Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at virtual address 0000000000000008 <...> Call trace: icclinknodes+0x3c/0x100 (P) qcomiccrpmhprobe+0x1b4/0x528 platformprobe+0x64/0xc0 reallyprobe+0xc4/0x2a8 driverprobedevice+0x80/0x140 driverprobedevice+0x48/0x170 deviceattachdriver+0xc0/0x148 busforeachdrv+0x88/0xf0 deviceattach+0xb0/0x1c0 deviceinitialprobe+0x58/0x68 busprobedevice+0x40/0xb8 deferredprobeworkfunc+0x90/0xd0 processonework+0x15c/0x3c0 workerthread+0x2e8/0x400 kthread+0x150/0x208 retfromfork+0x10/0x20 Code: 900310f4 911d6294 91008280 94176078 (f94002a0) ---[ end trace 0000000000000000 ]--- Kernel panic - not syncing: Oops: Fatal exception

Affected Software

8 affected components
Linux Linux kernel (qcom sm8450 interconnect)
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.12
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

Event History

May 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:31 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43335?

CVE-2026-43335 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential system crashes from NULL pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43335?

To fix CVE-2026-43335, update the Linux kernel on the affected SM8450 platform to the latest patched version.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-43335 have on systems?

CVE-2026-43335 can lead to system instability and crashes due to a NULL pointer dereference in the interconnect handling code.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-43335?

CVE-2026-43335 affects the Linux kernel specifically for the Qualcomm SM8450 interconnect technology.

5

Is CVE-2026-43335 publicly disclosed?

Yes, CVE-2026-43335 has been publicly disclosed and is part of the open vulnerability database.

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