CVE-2026-43212

7.8 HIGH 0.1% exploit odds Fix listed Other OS & kernel

What it is

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: LoongArch: Make cpumask_of_node() robust against NUMA_NO_NODE The arch definition of cpumask_of_node() cannot handle NUMA_NO_NODE - which is a valid index - so add a check for this.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-05-06 12:16 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 10:49 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2026-05-06 12:16 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 10:49 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Linux Kernel < 6.1.165
Linux Kernel < 6.6.128
Linux Kernel < 6.12.75
Linux Kernel < 6.18.16
Linux Kernel < 6.19.6

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.8

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: Low
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record