CVE-2026-43143
MediumSummary
A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel related to manipulating the 'mfd_of_node_list'. A mutex has been added to ensure safety during access and modification of this list, preventing potential crashes.
Risk Assessment
The lack of proper mutual exclusion during list manipulation can lead to system crashes. Organizations may experience stability and availability issues.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to take advantage of the introduced mutex mechanism, which will enhance system stability.
Original NVD description (English source)
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mfd: core: Add locking around 'mfd_of_node_list' Manipulating a list in the kernel isn't safe without some sort of mutual exclusion. Add a mutex any time we access / modify 'mfd_of_node_list' to prevent possible crashes.