CVE-2026-43425: Linux kernel · usb: image: mdc800: kill download URB on timeout
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 5.15.0-1112.119~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 16:39 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 5.15.0-1112.119~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1117.126~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1117.126~20.04.2 +63
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 vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms that this and other Linux kernel vulnerabilities have been fixed. Users should update their Linux kernel packages to the fixed versions as per their distribution's security notices. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official fix.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's usb: image: mdc800 driver was resolved where a download URB was not properly killed on timeout, causing it to remain active and potentially trigger kernel warnings. This occurs when mdc800_device_read() times out waiting for device response but does not kill the URB before resubmitting it, leading to a 'URB submitted while active' warning. The fix ensures the URB is killed on timeout before resubmission. This issue affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a medium severity score.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-43425 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-43425 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/1be3b77de4eb89af8ae2fd6610546be778e25589 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/15536f6c15f48037a1672cbdea53266d67861ff6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/155f471e38aa516f6c58c2ae03ca3dc222fa2fdb (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1be3b77de4eb89af8ae2fd6610546be778e25589 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9bf877cc67309b2a063b0087c3ad8585fb11cec3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9fa5a49760979ba016506fe292a431c8b83f043e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7fed917f84e484e06c5e9926746d0b524e3a93e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc7398447810c9450c90d092efe9997569f8d96f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4a400a6a4c4d49f77a04a3f401df5ae1a10657c (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)