# CVE-2026-43148: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  powerpc/smp: Add check for kcalloc() failure in...

CVE-2026-43148 is fixed in linux on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-43148, released May 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-43148
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0013
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 6, 2026

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  powerpc/smp: Add check for kcalloc() failure in parse_thread_groups()  As kcalloc() may fail, check its return value to avoid a NULL pointer dereference when passing it to of_property_read_u32_array().

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 6.1.170-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-43148](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-43148.md) | May 15, 2026 |
| Linux | linux Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 6.12.85-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-43148](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-43148.md) | May 15, 2026 |
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.19.6-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-43148](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-43148.md) | May 15, 2026 |

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