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CVE-2026-43355

5.5 · MEDIUM

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: light: bh1780: fix PM runtime leak on error path Move pm_runtime_put_autosuspend() before the error check to ensure the PM…

Published May 8, 2026CWE-401EPSS 0.12%

Overview

CVE-2026-43355 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

iio: light: bh1780: fix PM runtime leak on error path

Move pm_runtime_put_autosuspend() before the error check to ensure

the PM runtime reference count is always decremented after

pm_runtime_get_sync(), regardless of whether the read operation

succeeds or fails.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-43355?

CVE-2026-43355 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-43355?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-43355?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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