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CVE-2026-43077
Published: May 6, 2026· Updated: May 6, 2026
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:6.8th
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
crypto: algif_aead - Fix minimum RX size check for decryption
The check for the minimum receive buffer size did not take the
tag size into account during decryption. Fix this by adding the
required extra length.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43077 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
Affected Vendors & Products
Mentioned vendors (from description):
Linux
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-43077
SeverityNONE
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
PublishedMay 6, 2026
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-43077 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.