CVE-2026-43014
kernel: net: macb: properly unregister fixed rate clocks
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UnknownRed Hat Product Security
CVSS
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Published · May 1, 2026
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's macb network driver. The driver improperly handles the unregistration of fixed rate clocks, causing a resource leak. This issue can lead to resource exhaustion, potentially allowing a local attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by making the system unresponsive or unstable.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime