// CVE

CVE-2026-31431

High 7.8 Exploited (KEV)

Linux Linux

7.8CVSS
100%EPSS
YesCISA KEV

Summary

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Revert to operating out-of-place This mostly reverts commit 72548b093ee3 except for the copying of the associated data. There is no benefit in operati…

Published: 2026-04-22 · In KEV since: 2026-05-01

Analysis

🔴 Critical — actively exploited

How it's exploited: Exploitable with local access to the host, with low privileges, no user interaction, and with low complexity.

Impact: Full compromise (confidentiality, integrity and availability).

Status: Active exploitation confirmed by CISA (KEV).

How to defend:
  • Patch now: it is in CISA's actively-exploited catalog (KEV), with a deadline.
  • Detect: turn this CVE into detection rules.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Sources: CISA KEV · EPSS · FIRST.org · NVD. Analysis derived from the CVSS vector and exploitation status (no AI). Informational; always verify against the vendor's official advisory.