CVE-2026-31448: ext4: avoid infinite loops caused by residual data
Published Apr 22, 2026
·Updated
ext4: avoid infinite loops caused by residual data
Affected Software
17 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel (ext4)
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.130.1-3
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.22.1<6.1.168
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.131
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.80
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.21
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.11
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.22-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc5
Event History
Apr 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:07 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:07 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-31448?
CVE-2026-31448 has been classified as a medium-severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-31448?
To fix CVE-2026-31448, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2026-31448?
CVE-2026-31448 affects systems running the ext4 filesystem in the Linux kernel.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2026-31448?
The impact of CVE-2026-31448 can lead to infinite loops which may disrupt system operations.
5
Is CVE-2026-31448 still exploitable in the latest kernel versions?
No, CVE-2026-31448 has been resolved in the latest kernel updates, eliminating the exploit.