Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published May 8, 2026· Updated May 12, 2026
CVE-2026-43384
CVE-2026-43384
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
net/tcp-ao: Fix MAC comparison to be constant-time
To prevent timing attacks, MACs need to be compared in constant time. Use the appropriate helper function for this.
Patches
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Vulnerability mechanics
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