CVE-2026-43434: Linux kernel · rust_binder: check ownership before using vma
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 20:02 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (Linux) | CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 |
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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
Weaponized: 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 12 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-gcp-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-gcp-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-hwe-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-hwe-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-hwe-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available that adds ownership checks on the vma before Rust Binder uses it, specifically verifying vm_ops and vm_private_data pointers. Users should apply the updated Linux kernel versions containing this patch. No alternative mitigations or workarounds are indicated. Since this is a kernel vulnerability, applying the official kernel updates is the recommended remediation.
Description
CVE-2026-43434 is a high-severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Rust Binder component. It arises from improper verification of virtual memory area (vma) ownership before using it, which can lead to pages being installed into the wrong vma. This allows writing to binder pages that are normally read-only, potentially causing serious security impacts. The issue is fixed by adding checks on vm_ops and vm_private_data to ensure the correct vma is used.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-43434 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-43434 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/8ef2c15aeae07647f530d30f6daaf79eb801bcd1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/20a01f20d1f4064d90a8627aa41b5987f0220bb9 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a472d04fb4b9115fb7d1535bd885cea450f14db (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8ef2c15aeae07647f530d30f6daaf79eb801bcd1 (opens in a new tab)