CVE-2026-43384
CRITICAL
Published May 8, 2026
Modified May 12, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/tcp-ao: Fix MAC comparison to be constant-time To prevent timing attacks, MACs need to be compared in constant time. Use the appropriate helper function for this.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0006
Probability of exploitation
0.18%
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-43384? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net/tcp-ao: Fix MAC comparison to be constant-time
To prevent timing attacks, MACs need to be compared in constant
time. Use the appropriate helper function for this. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2026-43384? +
CVE-2026-43384 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0006, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-43384? +
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