CVE-2026-43344: Linux kernel · perf/x86/intel/uncore: Fix die ID init and look up bugs
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium : upgrade to 7.0.0-1006.6 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 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 7.0.0-1006.6
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 the Ubuntu linux-nvidia package to 7.0.0-1006.6.
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 26.04 LTSlinux-nvidiapkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-nvidia?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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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– |
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AI-suggested
An official patch is available for this vulnerability. Users should update affected Linux kernel versions to 7.0.0-1006.6 or later, or apply the relevant patches provided by their distribution to resolve the issue. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the patch.
Description
CVE-2026-43344 is a medium-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel's perf subsystem for x86 Intel uncore devices. It involves incorrect handling of die ID initialization and lookup in certain NUMA and CPU offline scenarios, which can cause improper device scanning and omission of PMON units. This flaw affects availability but does not impact confidentiality or integrity. The vulnerability affects Linux kernel versions prior to 7.0.0-1006.6 and several specific older versions. A patch is available to address this issue.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-43344 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-43344 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/a16d1ec4dd0cdcf689f324adde6067083bce9099 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a5dc3ee97581da2907fc7acd62853f07184de67 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a16d1ec4dd0cdcf689f324adde6067083bce9099 (opens in a new tab)
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43344 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/bdb35811ff41a1678620a407056b6372f350028a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c79ef3342632e71ac8612a2a1cc17ac84dd258b4 (opens in a new tab)