CVE-2026-43125: Linux kernel · dlm: validate length in dlm_search_rsb_tree
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 6.17.0-1019.19~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.17.0-1019.19~24.04.1, 6.17.0-1021.21~24.04.1, 6.17.0-1020.22~24.04.1 +12
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: dlm: validate length in dlm_search_rsb_tree The len parameter in dlm_dump_rsb_name() is not validated and comes from network messages. When it exceeds DLM_RESNAME_MAXLEN, it can cause out-of-bounds write in dlm_search_rsb_tree(). Add length validation to prevent potential buffer overflow.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-43125 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-43125 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/080e5563f878c64e697b89e7439d730d0daad882 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8490-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8491-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8508-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8490-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8545-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8546-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8604-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8605-1 (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43125 (opens in a new tab)
- security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-43125.json (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/67288113c5e6cf9e659b4065c0ed6f16100e0c71 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f053a2e7209d326cbbc07738fa6d6893d307438 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/082083c9fbd99422a0370fe2102144a231c9f5d6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/080e5563f878c64e697b89e7439d730d0daad882 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2467234 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-43125 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:56225 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:56224 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:55837 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:55763 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:55762 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:41236 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36767 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:35863 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:35844 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:34095 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:34094 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33900 (opens in a new tab)