CVE-2026-31409
Published: April 6, 2026· Updated: Apr 7, 2026
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
ksmbd: unset conn->binding on failed binding request
When a multichannel SMB2_SESSION_SETUP request with
SMB2_SESSION_REQ_FLAG_BINDING fails ksmbd sets conn->binding = true
but never clears it on the error path. This leaves the connection in
a binding state where all subsequent ksmbd_session_lookup_all() calls
fall back to the global sessions table. This fix it by clearing
conn->binding = false in the error path.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-31409 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-31409 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts