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ID:12673 - Exploit for Improper control of a resource through its lifetime in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-31431
ID:12673 - Exploit for Improper control of a resource through its lifetime in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-31431
Published: April 30, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU127864
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-31431
CWE-ID: CWE-664
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper memory handling within the authencesn cryptographic template in algif_aead when processing AEAD operations. A local user can trigger the vulnerable code path to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install security update from vendor's repository.