CVE-2026-31694: fuse: reject oversized dirents in page cache

Published May 1, 2026
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Updated

fuse: reject oversized dirents in page cache

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.134.1-2
Linux Linux kernel>=4.20<6.6.136
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.84
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.25
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (fuse: reject oversized dirents in page cache) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4 KiB
  2. Compensating control

    Reject dirents that cannot fit in a single page before copying them into the FUSE page cache (i.e., add a size check so the dirent serialization fits within PAGE_SIZE).

Event History

May 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 2, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:04 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-31694?

CVE-2026-31694 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system stability and integrity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-31694?

To remediate CVE-2026-31694, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What does CVE-2026-31694 affect?

CVE-2026-31694 affects the Linux kernel, specifically handling oversized directory entries in the page cache.

4

Can CVE-2026-31694 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-31694 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker with access to the affected filesystem.

5

What versions of the Linux kernel are impacted by CVE-2026-31694?

CVE-2026-31694 can impact various versions of the Linux kernel that have not been patched for the vulnerability.

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