CVE-2026-43411: Linux kernel · tipc: fix divide-by-zero in tipc_sk_filter_connect()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · patch available : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available
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
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@6.17.0-40.40?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@6.17.0-1019.19?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@6.17.0-1020.20?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@6.17.0-1017.17?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@6.17.0-1020.22?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 to prevent the divide-by-zero exception. The fix clamps the conn_timeout value to a minimum of 4 in the TIPC subsystem. Users should update their Linux kernel to the fixed versions as per the vendor advisory.
Description
A divide-by-zero vulnerability in the Linux kernel's TIPC subsystem was fixed. The flaw occurs when a user sets the conn_timeout socket option to a value less than 4, leading to a divide-by-zero exception and kernel panic during connection retries. This issue can cause a denial of service by crashing the kernel. The vulnerability has been patched by clamping the conn_timeout value to a minimum of 4. The fix is included in updated Linux kernel versions.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-43411 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-43411 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/6c5a9baa15de240e747263aba435a0951da8d8d2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2754e7b3d64748643df867d1ea6fec522914b635 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/338c5edeb6ae3f12a4b84dff9d71f6f7f8c202c3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3bc9998041076ee05d3f312a22cee6b2ca35527f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/579956f9f297eb1b6a5d24de313f3acccee1f9d5 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/600feb0a66a98c6b7f6f02b5f3612e75f9b8540f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6c5a9baa15de240e747263aba435a0951da8d8d2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a360d3815aae1f00dd71b7714a846482e85cc1f7 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2ebfbe63deb7bfd4dc2532bae62a7ed67713272 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8567-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8576-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8596-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8576-2 (opens in a new tab)