CVE-2026-43449
kernel: Linux kernel: NVMe PCI driver slab-out-of-bounds can lead to privilege escalation or denial of service
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 8, 2026
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) PCI driver. An incorrect loop condition in the nvme_dbbuf_set function allows a local attacker with low privileges to cause a slab-out-of-bounds write. This memory corruption vulnerability can lead to information disclosure, denial of service, or potentially privilege escalation.
Statement
A Moderate slab-out-of-bounds flaw was found in the nvme-pci kernel module. This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to cause a system crash or potentially escalate privileges by triggering the flaw when NVMe PCI devices are in use and the nvme module is loaded.
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-125 · Out-of-bounds Read