# CVE-2026-43217: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  media: iris: gen2: Add sanity check for session...

CVE-2026-43217 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-43217 (version 6.19.6-1), released May 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-43217
- 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:  media: iris: gen2: Add sanity check for session stop  In iris_kill_session, inst->state is set to IRIS_INST_ERROR and session_close is executed, which will kfree(inst_hfi_gen2->packet). If stop_streaming is called afterward, it will cause a crash.  Add a NULL check for inst_hfi_gen2->packet before sendling STOP packet to firmware to fix that.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.19.6-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-43217](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-43217.md) | May 15, 2026 |

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