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CVE-2026-31431 — Linux Kernel Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added May 1, 2026 Remediate by May 15, 2026

Description

Linux Kernel contains an incorrect resource transfer between spheres vulnerability that could allow for privilege escalation.

Required action

"Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2026042214-CVE-2026-31431-3d65@gregkh/; https://xint.io/blog/copy-fail-linux-distributions#the-fix-6 ; https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/about/ ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31431

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