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CVE-2026-43201

kernel: APEI/GHES: ARM processor Error: don't go past allocated memory

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · May 6, 2026

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Advanced Processor Error Interface (APEI) / Generic Hardware Error Source (GHES) handling. If the BIOS generates a very small or incomplete ARM Processor Error record, the kernel's error handling logic can attempt to access memory beyond allocated bounds. This out-of-bounds read can lead to an Operating System Panic (OOPS), effectively causing a denial of service.

Statement

Red Hat acknowledges the upstream Linux kernel correction for «APEI/GHES» as described in COMMENT_ZERO. Fixes are delivered through standard kernel errata for supported products. Operational exposure depends on whether this subsystem or driver is active in your configuration.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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