CVE-2026-43478
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ASoC: codecs: rt1011: Use component to get the dapm context in spk_mode_put The correct helper to use in rt1011_recv_spk_mode_put() to retrieve the DAPM context is snd_soc_component_to_dapm(), from kcontrol we will receive NULL pointer.
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
6.19
and later are affected. Fixed in
6.19.9,
7.0
and their respective stable series.
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2026-43478 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/30e4b2290cc2a8d1b9ddb9dcb9c981df1f2a7399
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b10b2b15b45923ff2807eeb034d91a39b0a3e690
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2026-43478?
CVE-2026-43478 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.19 onward and has been patched in 6.19.9 and 7.0. CVE-2026-43478 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-43478?
Yes — CVE-2026-43478 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.19.9 and 7.0. If you are running Linux kernel 6.19 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2026-43478 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2026-43478 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.