CVE-2026-43174

MEDIUM
Published May 6, 2026 Modified May 12, 2026

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring/zcrx: fix post open error handling Closing a queue doesn't guarantee that all associated page pools are terminated right away, let the refcounting do the work instead of releasing the zcrx ctx directly.

CVSS v3.1 Score

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0001
Probability of exploitation
0.03%
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.

Affected Products

Vendor Product
linux linux_kernel

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-43174? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io_uring/zcrx: fix post open error handling Closing a queue doesn't guarantee that all associated page pools are terminated right away, let the refcounting do the work instead of releasing the zcrx ctx directly. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2026-43174? +
CVE-2026-43174 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0001, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-43174? +
CVE-2026-43174 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-43174? +
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.

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