Linux Kernel Security Update Advisory (CVE-2026-31431)
Overview
A security update has been released for CVE-2026-31431, a vulnerability in the Linux Kernel. the vulnerability is described as an incorrect in-place handling vulnerability in the algif_aead cryptographic interface (the interface that handles cryptographic operations).
Affected by
- Linux Kernel versions 4.14 and later but earlier than 6.18.22.
- Linux Kernel versions 6.19 and later but earlier than 6.19.12.
Workaround
a patch for CVE-2026-31431 is available in the latest update. updating to the latest version of the Vulnerability Patch was suggested by following the referenced sites.
Post-patch versions
- Linux Kernel version 6.18.22 or later.
- Linux Kernel version 6.19.12 or later.
- Linux Kernel version 7.0 or later.