CVE-2026-43102
Published: May 6, 2026· Updated: May 11, 2026
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net: airoha: Fix memory leak in airoha_qdma_rx_process()
If an error occurs on the subsequents buffers belonging to the
non-linear part of the skb (e.g. due to an error in the payload length
reported by the NIC or if we consumed all the available fragments for
the skb), the page_pool fragment will not be linked to the skb so it will
not return to the pool in the airoha_qdma_rx_process() error path. Fix the
memory leak partially reverting commit 'd6d2b0e1538d ("net: airoha: Fix
page recycling in airoha_qdma_rx_process()")' and always running
page_pool_put_full_page routine in the airoha_qdma_rx_process() error
path.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43102 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-43102 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts