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CVE-2026-43342
Published: May 8, 2026· Updated: May 12, 2026
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.0th
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
usb: gadget: f_rndis: Protect RNDIS options with mutex
The class/subclass/protocol options are suspectible to race conditions
as they can be accessed concurrently through configfs.
Use existing mutex to protect these options. This issue was identified
during code inspection.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-43342 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-2026-43342
SeverityNONE
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
PublishedMay 8, 2026
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-43342 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.