CVE-2026-43426: Linux kernel · usb: renesas_usbhs: fix use-after-free in ISR during device removal
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · patch available : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 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:H/I:H/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. The fix involves proper disabling and synchronization of the interrupt handler before freeing resources in the renesas_usbhs driver. Users should update their Linux kernel to a version including this fix as provided by their distribution vendor. No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official patch.
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's renesas_usbhs driver was resolved. The issue occurs because the interrupt handler remains registered while resources are freed during device removal, potentially causing the handler to access freed memory. The fix involves disabling and synchronizing the interrupt handler before freeing resources to prevent use-after-free conditions.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-43426 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-43426 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/3cbc242b88c607f55da3d0d0d336b49bf1e20412 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b7d11fd6e742ecc0b1eca44b4f0b93140c74bae (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1899edac312ef17a7234851686e8a703f56d0a84 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3cbc242b88c607f55da3d0d0d336b49bf1e20412 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/51afaf919bbaacdd9cc9e146033ae0a743a42dd7 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6287e0c01ccb818e7214f88d885ffb7c9e81b0e0 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6ffe44f022c95b1b29c691d2169c5abc046f7580 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9c6159d5b72d5fc265cce5da04f27d730b552e69 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7012fc73dab4829404fedeeaa8531f12ac8545f (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)