CVE-2026-43412: Linux kernel · ASoC: qcom: qdsp6: Fix q6apm remove ordering during ADSP stop and start
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 6.8.0-1061.64~22.04.1 : 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 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1061.64~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1063.71~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1062.69~22.04.1 +30
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
An official patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. The Ubuntu security advisory USN-8567-1 confirms the fix. Systems running affected kernel versions should update to the patched versions to prevent kernel crashes related to this issue.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ASoC qcom qdsp6 driver caused kernel crashes during ADSP stop and start sequences due to improper removal ordering of audio components. This flaw led to NULL pointer dereferences and system instability. The issue has been fixed by ensuring dependent components are removed before the q6apm component. The vulnerability affects multiple Linux kernel versions and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. A patch is available to address this issue.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-43412 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-43412 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/d6db827b430bdcca3976cebca7bd69cca03cde2c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0da170b9e600da6930cfb8352e4cc036db3b6159 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/22b05abb17e3c6ef45035141fe3d26f815ff9d30 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/897f32cab7945f4662a50b3841ba31c6c3204876 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/94bda21adb2a51f69366b847b4d80dfe50bd9fb9 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a8e9cab16771b15160465783507496dc83742d8e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d6db827b430bdcca3976cebca7bd69cca03cde2c (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-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-8595-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8606-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8607-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8608-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8609-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-3 (opens in a new tab)