CVE-2026-43174
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's io_uring/zcrx subsystem. Incorrect error handling during post-open operations allows for the direct release of zcrx ctx without ensuring that all associated page pools are properly terminated. This resource management issue could lead to system instability or a denial of service (DoS) condition, where legitimate users are unable to access system resources.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (Memory); DoS: Resource Consumption (Other)
An adversary that can cause a resource counter to become inaccurate may be able to create situations where resources are not accounted for and not released, thus causing resources to become scarce for future needs.
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
An adversary that can cause a resource counter to become inaccurate may be able to force an error that causes the product to crash or exit out of its current operation.
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