NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-31651

 

NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel - CVE-2026-31651

Published: April 25, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU127746
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-31651
CWE-ID: CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference in the vub300 mmc driver disconnect handler when disconnecting the device. A local user can trigger a device disconnect to cause a denial of service.

The issue may also lead to a use-after-free condition.


How to mitigate CVE-2026-31651

Install security update from vendor's repository.

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