CVE-2026-46222: Linux kernel · media: rockchip: rkcif: Add missing MUST_CONNECT flag to pads
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, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% 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 28 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 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@7.0.0-28.28?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@7.0.0-1009.9?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | 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 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke@7.0.0-1003.4?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied by updating to the fixed Linux kernel versions listed in the Ubuntu security advisories USN-8566-1 and USN-8568-1. After updating, a system reboot is required to apply the kernel changes. Users should ensure they are running Linux kernel versions 7.0.0-28.28 or later (or the corresponding fixed versions for their distribution). No additional mitigation is required beyond applying the official kernel updates.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's media subsystem for Rockchip devices (rkcif driver) was resolved. The issue involved missing MUST_CONNECT flags on pads, which caused missing checks for connected devices and could lead to a kernel NULL pointer dereference when enabling streams. This flaw could cause a denial of service via kernel crash. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5 and affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to 7.0.0-28.28 and related builds. A patch is available and included in Ubuntu kernel updates.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-46222 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46222 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/8e3c751259dc2d1325838eff26f41032523c7b57 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/318142640590342bfec7aa06d0bdcd0ddbf953d0 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8e3c751259dc2d1325838eff26f41032523c7b57 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8566-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8568-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8569-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8618-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8663-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8664-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-1 (opens in a new tab)