CVE-2026-31664Disclosure(linux / linux_kernel)

LOWCVSS 5.5 · MEDIUM

Signal is active with 2 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfrm: clear trailing padding in build_polexpire() build_expire() clears the trailing padding bytes of struct xfrm_user_expire after setting the hard field via memset_after(), but the analogous function build_polexpire() does not do this for struct xfrm_user_polexpire. The padding bytes after the __u8 hard field are left uninitialized from the heap allocation, and are then sent to userspace via netlink multicast to XFRMNLGRP_EXPIRE listeners, leaking kernel heap memory contents. Add the missing memset_after() call, matching build_expire().

0.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

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

  • linux_kernel

Threat summary

  • 2 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • General: 1 classified signal
  • 2 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
linux_kernel

2 versions affected across 1 product

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 1d
01122Mentions · 2026-04-24: 2Technical Details · 2026-04-24: 204-24
Signal classification2 categories
Disclosure
150.0%
General
150.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Full discourse2 posts
  • CVE@CVEnew
    General

    CVE-2026-31664 In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: xfrm: clear trailing padding in build_polexpire() build_expire() clears the trailing padding byt… https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-31664

    Post summary

    The entry notes that CVE-2026-31664 in the Linux kernel has been resolved, referencing kernel functions and a link to the CVE record, but provides no exploit details, PoC, patch specifics, or active exploitation evidence. The information is limited and primarily indicates a fix has been applied.

    0000058
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  • Vulmon Vulnerability Feed@VulmonFeeds
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-31664 Linux Kernel Information Disclosure via Uninitialized Padding in xfrm build_polexpire() https://vulmon.com/vulnerabilitydetails?qid=CVE-2026-31664

    Post summary

    The text announces a new Linux kernel information‑disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2026-31664) caused by uninitialized padding in xfrm build_polexpire().

    0000035
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CPE platform detail13 entries

13 of 13 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSlinuxlinux_kernel---
OSlinuxlinux_kernel2.6.12--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel2.6.12--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel2.6.12--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel2.6.12--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel2.6.12--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.0--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.0--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.0--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.0--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.0--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.0--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.0--

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