CVE-2026-31537
Published: April 24, 2026· Updated: Apr 28, 2026
Official Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
smb: server: make use of smbdirect_socket.send_io.bcredits
It turns out that our code will corrupt the stream of
reassabled data transfer messages when we trigger an
immendiate (empty) send.
In order to fix this we'll have a single 'batch' credit per
connection. And code getting that credit is free to use
as much messages until remaining_length reaches 0, then
the batch credit it given back and the next logical send can
happen.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-31537 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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All References (3)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-31537 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts