HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-43491
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CVE-2026-43491

Published: May 19, 2026· Updated: May 19, 2026

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:4.9th

Official Description

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

net: qrtr: ns: Limit the maximum server registration per node

Current code does no bound checking on the number of servers added per

node. A malicious client can flood NEW_SERVER messages and exhaust memory.

Fix this issue by limiting the maximum number of server registrations to

256 per node. If the NEW_SERVER message is received for an old port, then

don't restrict it as it will get replaced. While at it, also rate limit

the error messages in the failure path of qrtr_ns_worker().

Note that the limit of 256 is chosen based on the current platform

requirements. If requirement changes in the future, this limit can be

increased.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-43491 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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All References (5)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-43491
SeverityNONE
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
PublishedMay 19, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-43491 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.