CVE-2026-31616Patch(linux / linux_kernel)

LOWCVSS 5.5 · MEDIUM

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch linux linux_kernel systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: f_phonet: fix skb frags[] overflow in pn_rx_complete() A broken/bored/mean USB host can overflow the skb_shared_info->frags[] array on a Linux gadget exposing a Phonet function by sending an unbounded sequence of full-page OUT transfers. pn_rx_complete() finalizes the skb only when req->actual < req->length, where req->length is set to PAGE_SIZE by the gadget. If the host always sends exactly PAGE_SIZE bytes per transfer, fp->rx.skb will never be reset and each completion will add another fragment via skb_add_rx_frag(). Once nr_frags exceeds MAX_SKB_FRAGS (default 17), subsequent frag stores overwrite memory adjacent to the shinfo on the heap. Drop the skb and account a length error when the frag limit is reached, matching the fix applied in t7xx by commit f0813bcd2d9d ("net: wwan: t7xx: fix potential skb->frags overflow in RX path").

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-401

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • linux_kernel

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-04-24); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
linux_kernel

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-04-24: 1Mentions · 2026-04-26: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-04-24: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-04-26: 1Technical Details · 2026-04-24: 1Technical Details · 2026-04-26: 104-2404-26
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
2100.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Full discourse2 posts
  • WindowsForum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🪟 Linux kernel USB gadget overflow (CVE-2026-31616) patched… but the real threat is your “mixed” fleet. If you dual-boot or manage gadgets, this is the reminder to patch where the ports are. https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-31616-linux-usb-gadget-phonet-overflow-patch-fleet-review-for-mixed-setups.415286/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #LinuxKernel #EmbeddedLinux #UsbGadgetSecurity https://t.co/MLqJLxtPlM

    Post summary

    The post says CVE‑2026‑31616, a USB gadget overflow in the Linux kernel, has been patched, but urges users with mixed or dual‑boot fleets to ensure their devices are updated.

    0000052
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  • CVE@CVEnew
    Patch

    CVE-2026-31616 In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: f_phonet: fix skb frags[] overflow in pn_rx_complete() A broken/bored/mean USB host… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-31616

    Post summary

    CVE-2026-31616 is a buffer overflow in the USB gadget f_phonet code that has been fixed; no evidence of exploitation, PoC, or false positive.

    00000101
    57.2K followersView on X
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