HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-31598
HIGH

CVE-2026-31598

Published: April 24, 2026· Updated: Apr 29, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:4.8th

Official Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

ocfs2: fix possible deadlock between unlink and dio_end_io_write

ocfs2_unlink takes orphan dir inode_lock first and then ip_alloc_sem,

while in ocfs2_dio_end_io_write, it acquires these locks in reverse order.

This creates an ABBA lock ordering violation on lock classes

ocfs2_sysfile_lock_key[ORPHAN_DIR_SYSTEM_INODE] and

ocfs2_file_ip_alloc_sem_key.

Lock Chain #0 (orphan dir inode_lock -> ip_alloc_sem):

ocfs2_unlink

ocfs2_prepare_orphan_dir

ocfs2_lookup_lock_orphan_dir

inode_lock(orphan_dir_inode) <- lock A

__ocfs2_prepare_orphan_dir

ocfs2_prepare_dir_for_insert

ocfs2_extend_dir

ocfs2_expand_inline_dir

down_write(&oi->ip_alloc_sem) <- Lock B

Lock Chain #1 (ip_alloc_sem -> orphan dir inode_lock):

ocfs2_dio_end_io_write

down_write(&oi->ip_alloc_sem) <- Lock B

ocfs2_del_inode_from_orphan()

inode_lock(orphan_dir_inode) <- Lock A

Deadlock Scenario:

CPU0 (unlink) CPU1 (dio_end_io_write)

------ ------

inode_lock(orphan_dir_inode)

down_write(ip_alloc_sem)

down_write(ip_alloc_sem)

inode_lock(orphan_dir_inode)

Since ip_alloc_sem is to protect allocation changes, which is unrelated

with operations in ocfs2_del_inode_from_orphan. So move

ocfs2_del_inode_from_orphan out of ip_alloc_sem to fix the deadlock.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-31598 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Linux1 product
linux kernel
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-31598
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedApr 24, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-31598 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.