CVE-2026-43089
📛 CVE Title
xfrm_user: fix info leak in build_mapping()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfrm_user: fix info leak in build_mapping() struct xfrm_usersa_id has a one-byte padding hole after the proto field, which ends up never getting set to zero before copying out to userspace. Fix that up by zeroing out the whole structure before setting individual variables.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Linux
- CVSS severity
- high
- CVSS score
- 7.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H- Effective score
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
- —
- Reserved
- 2026-05-01
- Published
- 2026-05-06 09:40 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-05-12 00:17 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/43xxx/CVE-2026-43089.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-43089 — CVE-2026-43089
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2026-05-06 10:16:22 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-05-06 13:08:07 UTC
- EPSS score
- 0.0002 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 6.96% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-05-24
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-05-25 09:08 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-27589 - Assigner
- Linux
- Published
- May 6, 2026, 7:40:22 AM
- Updated
- May 11, 2026, 10:17:30 PM
- EUVD base score
- 0.0 / 10
- EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0100
- Vendors
- Linux
- Products
-
Linux (3a2dfbe8acb154905fdc2fd03ec56df42e6c4cc4 <f779a6b6cdb6e12baa0663063ac59ab2a8f20c0c)Linux (patch: 6.12.83)Linux (3a2dfbe8acb154905fdc2fd03ec56df42e6c4cc4 <1beb76b2053b68c491b78370794b8ff63c8f8c02)Linux (patch: 0)Linux (3a2dfbe8acb154905fdc2fd03ec56df42e6c4cc4 <d3125c541a96fb3c0fc7210112684baf22b6c24d)Linux (3a2dfbe8acb154905fdc2fd03ec56df42e6c4cc4 <5a1a4b049ddde41466ccac0daeec326254b133f2)Linux (2.6.29)Linux (patch: 6.18.24)Linux (3a2dfbe8acb154905fdc2fd03ec56df42e6c4cc4 <700c9622b23c33b5933e6dcea816492c064e4e10)Linux (patch: 6.6.136)Linux (patch: 7.0)Linux (patch: 6.19.14)
ENISA description: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfrm_user: fix info leak in build_mapping() struct xfrm_usersa_id has a one-byte padding hole after the proto field, which ends up never getting set to zero before copying out to userspace. Fix that up by zeroing out the whole structure before setting individual variables.
EUVD references (5)
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3125c541a96fb3c0fc7210112684baf22b6c24d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a1a4b049ddde41466ccac0daeec326254b133f2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f779a6b6cdb6e12baa0663063ac59ab2a8f20c0c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/700c9622b23c33b5933e6dcea816492c064e4e10
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1beb76b2053b68c491b78370794b8ff63c8f8c02
Affected products (2)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux |
3a2dfbe8acb154905fdc2fd03ec56df42e6c4cc4 (affected),
3a2dfbe8acb154905fdc2fd03ec56df42e6c4cc4 (affected),
3a2dfbe8acb154905fdc2fd03ec56df42e6c4cc4 (affected),
3a2dfbe8acb154905fdc2fd03ec56df42e6c4cc4 (affected),
3a2dfbe8acb154905fdc2fd03ec56df42e6c4cc4 (affected)
|
— |
| Linux | Linux |
2.6.29 (affected),
0 (unaffected),
6.6.136 (unaffected),
6.12.83 (unaffected),
6.18.24 (unaffected),
6.19.14 (unaffected),
7.0 (unaffected)
|
— |
Vendor references (5)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3125c541a96fb3c0fc7210112684baf22b6c24d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a1a4b049ddde41466ccac0daeec326254b133f2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f779a6b6cdb6e12baa0663063ac59ab2a8f20c0c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/700c9622b23c33b5933e6dcea816492c064e4e10
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1beb76b2053b68c491b78370794b8ff63c8f8c02
MITRE references (5) cveawg.mitre.org
Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3125c541a96fb3c0fc7210112684baf22b6c24d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f779a6b6cdb6e12baa0663063ac59ab2a8f20c0c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1beb76b2053b68c491b78370794b8ff63c8f8c02
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/700c9622b23c33b5933e6dcea816492c064e4e10
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a1a4b049ddde41466ccac0daeec326254b133f2
Web references (6)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/72a8de41c3eb4dcf22bf3b674ea38fb2f75d6f32 tenable:git.kernel.org
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/521385cbd50ca9474396d88462fcdfa6489685d9 tenable:git.kernel.org
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c2779ae9a3e5a044e5ccd564681511bbbcc5fc0f tenable:git.kernel.org
- https://www.first.org/epss/ tenable:www.first.org
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43089 tenable:nvd.nist.gov
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-43089 tenable:www.cve.org
NVD-tagged references (5)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1beb76b2053b68c491b78370794b8ff63c8f8c02 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5a1a4b049ddde41466ccac0daeec326254b133f2 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/700c9622b23c33b5933e6dcea816492c064e4e10 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3125c541a96fb3c0fc7210112684baf22b6c24d 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f779a6b6cdb6e12baa0663063ac59ab2a8f20c0c 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Remediations (20)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:cyberpress.org
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added two actively exploited Microsoft Defender vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, issuing an urgent remediation directive for federal agencies with a due date of June 3, 2026 .
2026-05-23 21:13 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft released its March 2026 Patch Tuesday security update on March 10, 2026 , addressing 78 vulnerabilities across Windows, Microsoft Office, Azure, SQL Server, and .NET. The update includes one actively exploited zero-day vulnerability and multiple Critical-rated flaws demanding immediate attention from security teams. The most urgent fix this month is CVE - 2026 -21262, the sole zero-day ...
2026-05-23 21:13 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
2026-05-23 21:13 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-23 21:13 UTC -
web:windowsreport.com
Microsoft patched two actively exploited Defender zero-days affecting Windows systems and security components.
2026-05-23 21:13 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
On Wednesday, Microsoft started rolling out security patches for two Defender vulnerabilities that have been exploited in zero-day attacks.
2026-05-23 21:13 UTC -
web:www.forbes.com
Microsoft has confirmed an emergency security update as CISA warns that two new Defender zero-days are being exploited by attackers.
2026-05-23 21:13 UTC -
web:www.msn.com
Original story: Microsoft has released an emergency patch for a vulnerability in the company's Office programs that's already being exploited by hackers.
2026-05-23 21:13 UTC -
web:www.techradar.com
CISA confirms two bugs being actively exploited in the wild, as Microsoft releases patches.
2026-05-23 21:13 UTC -
web:www.techrepublic.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company's largest monthly security updates.
2026-05-23 21:13 UTC -
web:aviatrix.ai
CVE - 2026 -41089, a critical Windows Netlogon vulnerability, is actively exploited, posing significant risks to unpatched Windows Server systems.
2026-06-03 07:49 UTC -
web:blog.gridinsoft.com
CVE - 2026 -41089 in Windows Netlogon is now reported as actively exploited. Patch domain controllers and check LSASS, Netlogon, and authentication logs.
2026-06-03 07:49 UTC -
web:dailysecurityreview.com
Belgium's CCB confirmed active exploitation of CVE - 2026 -41089, a CVSS 9.8 unauthenticated Windows Netlogon RCE affecting all supported Windows Server versions.
2026-06-03 07:49 UTC -
web:kudelskisecurity.com
Immediate Patching: Apply the May 2026 Patch Tuesday security update from Microsoft to all affected Windows Server versions. This is the only complete mitigation for CVE - 2026 -41089.
2026-06-03 07:49 UTC -
web:msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-06-03 07:49 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
The NVD is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data represented using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP). This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance. The NVD includes databases of security checklist references, security-related software flaws, product names, and impact metrics. For ...
2026-06-03 07:49 UTC -
web:orca.security
Critical Netlogon RCE CVE - 2026 -41089 puts Windows Server domain controllers at risk. Use Orca Security to detect unpatched instances and protect your AD.
2026-06-03 07:49 UTC -
web:securityarsenal.com
A critical CVSS 9.8 flaw in Windows Netlogon allows SYSTEM-level code execution on Domain Controllers. Immediate patching is required.
2026-06-03 07:49 UTC -
web:windowsforum.com
CVE - 2026 -41089 is a Microsoft-disclosed Windows Netlogon remote code execution vulnerability published in the Security Update Guide on May 12, 2026 , affecting the authentication plumbing Windows domains use to establish trusted communication between domain-joined machines and domain controllers...
2026-06-03 07:49 UTC -
web:windowsreport.com
Belgium's cybersecurity agency warns attackers are actively exploiting the critical Windows Netlogon vulnerability CVE - 2026 -41089.
2026-06-03 07:49 UTC
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Raw JSON
The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-43089.json.
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