CVE-2026-43285
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. An inconsistent lock state within the mm/slab subsystem, specifically when get_from_any_partial() is called in a Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) context, can lead to a deadlock. This vulnerability can result in a Denial of Service (DoS) for the affected system.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU); DoS: Resource Consumption (Other); DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Each thread of execution will "hang" and prevent tasks from completing. In some cases, CPU consumption may occur if a lock check occurs in a tight loop.
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