High [CVE-2026-31431] Linux Kernel Vulnerability - CVE-2026-31431
This high-severity Fortinet advisory covers CVE-2026-31431.
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Summary
CVSSv3 Score:
7.8
CVE-2026-31431 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 operating in-place in algif_aead since the source and destination come from different mappings.
Get rid of all the complexity added for in-place operation and just copy the AD directly.
Revised on 2026-05-13 00:00:00
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Listed:
- May 1, 2026 · federal remediation due May 15, 2026
- Required action:
- "Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Ransomware use:
- Unknown
KEV is a prioritization signal from CISA — remediation detail still comes from the vendor advisory.
Affected versions
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Fixed versions
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Official advisory · medium-confidence parse· fetched 9 days ago·verify at source
Mitigation
The source record does not include mitigation steps. That is not a statement that no fix exists — read the vendor advisory below for the authoritative guidance.
Official advisory · medium-confidence parse· fetched 9 days ago·verify at source
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