CVE-2026-31503: udp: Fix wildcard bind conflict check when using hash2

Published Apr 22, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

udp: Fix wildcard bind conflict check when using hash2

When binding a udpsock to a local address and port, UDP uses two hashes (udptable->hash and udptable->hash2) for collision detection. The current code switches to "hash2" when hslot->count > 10.

"hash2" is keyed by local address and local port. "hash" is keyed by local port only.

The issue can be shown in the following bind sequence (pseudo code):

bind(fd1, "[fd00::1]:8888") bind(fd2, "[fd00::2]:8888") bind(fd3, "[fd00::3]:8888") bind(fd4, "[fd00::4]:8888") bind(fd5, "[fd00::5]:8888") bind(fd6, "[fd00::6]:8888") bind(fd7, "[fd00::7]:8888") bind(fd8, "[fd00::8]:8888") bind(fd9, "[fd00::9]:8888") bind(fd10, "[fd00::10]:8888")

/ Correctly return -EADDRINUSE because "hash" is used instead of "hash2". udpliblportinuse() detects the conflict. / bind(failfd, "[::]:8888")

/ After one more socket is bound to "[fd00::11]:8888", hslot->count exceeds 10 and "hash2" is used instead. / bind(fd11, "[fd00::11]:8888") bind(failfd, "[::]:8888") / succeeds unexpectedly /

The same issue applies to the IPv4 wildcard address "0.0.0.0" and the IPv4-mapped wildcard address "::ffff:0.0.0.0". For example, if there are existing sockets bound to "192.168.1.[1-11]:8888", then binding "0.0.0.0:8888" or "[::ffff:0.0.0.0]:8888" can also miss the conflict when hslot->count > 10.

TCP inetcskgetport() already has the correct check in inetusebhash2onbind(). Rename it to inetusehash2onbind() and move it to inethashtables.h so udp.c can reuse it in this fix.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.33.1<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=2.6.33
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
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc7
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.130.1-3

Event History

Apr 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:09 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:09 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-31503?

The severity of CVE-2026-31503 is classified as low due to its specific impact on wildcard binding in UDP.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-31503?

To fix CVE-2026-31503, you should update the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

3

Can CVE-2026-31503 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2026-31503 does not appear to be exploitable remotely as it is related to local address and port binding.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-31503?

CVE-2026-31503 affects various versions of the Linux kernel that utilize UDP for socket binding.

5

What impact does CVE-2026-31503 have on system security?

CVE-2026-31503 could potentially allow for unintentional binding behaviors causing service disruptions in specific configurations.

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