CVE-2026-43077
Published May 6, 2026
Modified May 6, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Fix minimum RX size check for decryption The check for the minimum receive buffer size did not take the tag size into account during decryption. Fix this by adding the required extra length.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0001
Probability of exploitation
0.02%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
References
Other References
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c76b5675119f694458293a2a81f40731c69bd32
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3afdc15d6173614d7d834517d9b65e7aa5a08548
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d14bd48e3a77091cbce637a12c2ae31b4a1687c
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/74a66fdb5282d89e348b00c42cfca3a936946d94
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/78cea133daf721698876e56135049a96d39d610a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af2fa2fbbced26129813274b8b3f7705f280e174
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e86ab1e5661386a874fbb8551f0c04b8e9f8ad22
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fd427dd84f224309afbcc2cb67c7bb770a01265c
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-43077? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
crypto: algif_aead - Fix minimum RX size check for decryption
The check for the minimum receive buffer size did not take the
tag size into account during decryption. Fix this by adding the
required extra length.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-43077? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.