CVE-2026-43317
MediumSummary
A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel related to resource leaks during early registration failures. A recent commit fixed most cases, but for some reason, it left out the first error path, which still leaks resources.
Risk Assessment
Organizations may be exposed to resource leaks, which can lead to decreased system performance and potential availability issues.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for potential resource leaks.
Original NVD description (English source)
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: most: core: fix leak on early registration failure A recent commit fixed a resource leak on early registration failures but for some reason left out the first error path which still leaks the resources associated with the interfac