CVE-2026-53031
HIGH
Published Jun 24, 2026
Modified Jun 28, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Validate node_id in arena_alloc_pages() arena_alloc_pages() accepts a plain int node_id and forwards it through the entire allocation chain without any bounds checking. Validate node_id before passing it down the allocation chain in arena_alloc_pages().
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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
0.0013
Probability of exploitation
0.03%
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-53031? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
bpf: Validate node_id in arena_alloc_pages()
arena_alloc_pages() accepts a plain int node_id and forwards it through
the entire allocation chain without any bounds checking.
Validate node_id before passing it down the allocation chain in
arena_alloc_pages(). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-53031? +
CVE-2026-53031 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 0.0013, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-53031? +
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