CVE-2026-31417
CVE-2026-31417 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-191.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-21938
- Weakness: CWE-191
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/x25: Fix overflow when accumulating packets Add a check to ensure that `x25_sock.fraglen` does not overflow. The `fraglen` also needs to be resetted when purging `fragment_queue` in `x25_clear_queues()`.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-31417?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/x25: Fix overflow when accumulating packets Add a check to ensure that `x25_sock.fraglen` does not overflow. The `fraglen` also needs to be resetted when purging `fragment_queue` in `x25_clear_queues()`.
- How severe is CVE-2026-31417?
- CVE-2026-31417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-31417 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-31417?
- CVE-2026-31417 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-31417?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-31417 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-31417 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-21938.
- When was CVE-2026-31417 published?
- CVE-2026-31417 was published on 2026-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1734bd85c5e0a7a801295b729efb56b009cb8fc3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e2d1bcef78d21247fe8fef13bc7ed95885df2b5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6e568835ea54a3e1d08e310e34f95d434e739477
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/798d613afb64b01a203f448fb0f43c37c6afe79d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c92969c197b91c134be27dc3afb64ab468853a9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/96fc16370b0bceb289c7e0479bd0540b81e257aa
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a1822cb524e89b4cd2cf0b82e484a2335496a6d9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f953f11ccf4afe6feb635c08145f4240d9a6b544
Affected products (13)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
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