CVE-2026-31693: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: some missing initializations on replay In several places in the code, we have a label to signify the start of the code where a request can be replayed if necessary. However, some of these places were missing the necessary reinitializations of certain local variables before replay. This change makes sure that these variables get initialized after the label.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0001

Probability of exploitation

0.02%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-908 CWE-908

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.6.32 — 6.6.128
linux	linux_kernel	6.8.1 — 6.12.75
linux	linux_kernel	6.13 — 6.18.16
linux	linux_kernel	6.19 — 6.19.6
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All
linux	linux_kernel	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/14f66f44646333d2bfd7ece36585874fd72f8286 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d731e512134495e0ef490ade0e4d91dc0d515ec https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7c9ce68192eef14c777cb6ce17155d2eb2431aea https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c854ab481ece4b3e5f4c2e8b22824f015ff874a5 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c99e160938b627f6f28edee930e8abc157e84386

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-31693? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: cifs: some missing initializations on replay In several places in the code, we have a label to signify the start of the code where a request can be replayed if necessary. However, some of these places were missing the necessary reinitializations of certain local variables before replay. This change makes sure that these variables get initialized after the label. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-31693? +

CVE-2026-31693 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0001, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-31693? +

CVE-2026-31693 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-31693? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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