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CVE-2026-43210: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing: ring-buffer: Fix to check event

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CVE-2026-43210 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting linux kernel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing: ring-buffer: Fix to check event length before using Check the event length before adding it for accessing next index in rb_read_data_buffer(). Since this function is used for validating possibly broken ring buffers, the length of the event could be broken. In that case, the new event (e + len) can point a wrong address. To avoid invalid memory access at boot, check whe

Why this priority

  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2026-05-06
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): kernel.org · Vendor: linux

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

linux linux kernel UPGRADE
Affected: >= 6.12 and < 6.12.75 · >= 6.13 and < 6.18.16 · >= 6.19 and < 6.19.6
Fixed in: 6.12.75, 6.18.16, 6.19.6
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-43210?

linux kernel: upgrade to 6.12.75, 6.18.16, 6.19.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-43210 being exploited?

CVE-2026-43210 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-43210 affect?

CVE-2026-43210 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing: ring-buffer: Fix to check event length before using Check the event length before adding it for accessing next index in rb_read_data_buffer(). Since this functio

How urgent is CVE-2026-43210?

Priority 25/100. On your watchlist

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