CVE-2026-57043
Published Nov 10, 2026
Modified Nov 10, 2026
Description
In tipc_dev_probe of tipc_virtio_dev.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory via an off-by-one cleanup loop on probe failure due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0013
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-57043? +
In tipc_dev_probe of tipc_virtio_dev.c, there is a possible way to corrupt memory via an off-by-one cleanup loop on probe failure due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-57043? +
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