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CVE-2026-43403

kernel: nsfs: tighten permission checks for ns iteration ioctls

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · May 8, 2026

Updated · July 2, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's nsfs component. This vulnerability allows privileged services to bypass permission checks related to namespace iteration input/output controls (ioctls). As a result, one privileged service could potentially view information from other privileged services, leading to unauthorized information disclosure.

Statement

Red Hat acknowledges the upstream Linux kernel correction for «nsfs» 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

CWE-280 · Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges