CVE-2026-43403
kernel: nsfs: tighten permission checks for ns iteration ioctls
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
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
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS: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