CVE-2026-43354: iio: proximity: hx9023s: Protect against division by zero in set_samp_freq

Published May 8, 2026
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Updated

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

iio: proximity: hx9023s: Protect against division by zero in setsampfreq

Avoid division by zero when sampling frequency is unspecified.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12<6.12.78
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.19
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.9
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc3

Event History

May 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:21 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43354?

CVE-2026-43354 has been rated with a severity that indicates it poses a risk due to the potential for system instability from division by zero.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43354?

To fix CVE-2026-43354, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-43354?

CVE-2026-43354 affects the Linux kernel specifically impacting the hx9023s proximity sensor driver.

4

What does CVE-2026-43354 exploit?

CVE-2026-43354 exploits a division by zero error in the set_samp_freq function when the sampling frequency is unspecified.

5

Is there any known workaround for CVE-2026-43354?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2026-43354; the recommended action is to apply the kernel update.

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