CVE-2026-43311: Linux kernel · soc/tegra: pmc: Fix unsafe generic_handle_irq() call
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 6.8.0-1066.69~22.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1066.69~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1070.78~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1068.75~22.04.1 +22
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
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– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. The fix defers the generic_handle_irq() call to an IRQ work executed in hard IRQ context, ensuring safe operation. Users should update to patched kernel versions as provided by their Linux distribution or vendor. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official fix.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel affecting Tegra platforms was fixed by correcting an unsafe call to generic_handle_irq() during system resume from suspend. The issue involved calling generic_handle_irq() from a non-interrupt context, which is unsafe. The fix defers this call to an IRQ work executed in hard IRQ context, ensuring safe execution. This change also accounts for PREEMPT_RT kernels by using IRQ_WORK_INIT_HARD to maintain correct context. The vulnerability has been addressed in multiple Linux kernel versions.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-43311 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-43311 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/e6d96073af681780820c94079b978474a8a44413 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/64016227dcdb968b7030eda04304f3d0df5d209d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6d96073af681780820c94079b978474a8a44413 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8903-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8905-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8906-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8904-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8903-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8905-2 (opens in a new tab)