CVE-2026-31635: rxrpc: fix oversized RESPONSE authenticator length check

Published Apr 24, 2026
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Updated

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

rxrpc: fix oversized RESPONSE authenticator length check

rxgkverifyresponse() decodes authlen from the packet and is supposed to verify that it fits in the remaining bytes. The existing check is inverted, so oversized RESPONSE authenticators are accepted and passed to rxgkdecryptskb(), which can later reach skbtosgvec() with an impossible length and hit BUGON(len).

Decoded from the original latest-net reproduction logs with scripts/decodestacktrace.sh:

RIP: skbtosgvec() [net/core/skbuff.c:5285 (discriminator 1)] Call Trace: skbtosgvec() [net/core/skbuff.c:5305] rxgkdecryptskb() [net/rxrpc/rxgkcommon.h:81] rxgkverifyresponse() [net/rxrpc/rxgk.c:1268] rxrpcprocessconnection() [net/rxrpc/connevent.c:266 net/rxrpc/connevent.c:364 net/rxrpc/connevent.c:386] processonework() [kernel/workqueue.c:3281] workerthread() [kernel/workqueue.c:3353 kernel/workqueue.c:3440] kthread() [kernel/kthread.c:436] retfromfork() [arch/x86/kernel/process.c:164]

Reject authenticator lengths that exceed the remaining packet payload.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.16.1<6.18.23
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.13
Linux Linux kernel=6.16
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

Event History

Apr 24, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:44 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 18, 2026
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:18 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:20 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-31635?

The severity of CVE-2026-31635 is classified as medium due to its potential to allow denial of service conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-31635?

To fix CVE-2026-31635, you should upgrade your Linux kernel to the latest patched version.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2026-31635?

CVE-2026-31635 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.16.1 up to but not including 7.0-rc1.

4

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2026-31635?

CVE-2026-31635 impacts systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel, specifically in the RXRPC protocol.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-31635 if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2026-31635 could lead to a denial of service by causing improper handling of oversized RESPONSE authenticators.

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