CVE-2026-43169 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.74/6.18.15/6.19.5 buddy roundup_pow_of_two allocation of resources (Nessus ID 318589)

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.74/6.18.15/6.19.5. This issue affects the function roundup_pow_of_two of the component buddy. The manipulation results in allocation of resources.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-43169. The attack needs to be approached within the local network. There is no available exploit.

You should upgrade the affected component.