CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-43163

Medium
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel leads to a General Protection Fault (GPF) in the write_page() function during array resize. This issue is caused by a use-after-free race between bitmap_daemon_work().

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to system instability and potential data leakage, posing a threat to the integrity and availability of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version where this vulnerability has been fixed to minimize the risk of General Protection Faults.

Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: md/bitmap: fix GPF in write_page caused by resize race A General Protection Fault occurs in write_page() during array resize: RIP: 0010:write_page+0x22b/0x3c0 [md_mod] This is a use-after-free race between bitmap_daemon_work() an

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS