HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-31629
HIGH

CVE-2026-31629

Published: April 24, 2026· Updated: Apr 27, 2026

8.8
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:4.9th

Official Description

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

nfc: llcp: add missing return after LLCP_CLOSED checks

In nfc_llcp_recv_hdlc() and nfc_llcp_recv_disc(), when the socket

state is LLCP_CLOSED, the code correctly calls release_sock() and

nfc_llcp_sock_put() but fails to return. Execution falls through to

the remainder of the function, which calls release_sock() and

nfc_llcp_sock_put() again. This results in a double release_sock()

and a refcount underflow via double nfc_llcp_sock_put(), leading to

a use-after-free.

Add the missing return statements after the LLCP_CLOSED branches

in both functions to prevent the fall-through.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-31629 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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-2026-31629
CVSS Score8.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedApr 24, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-31629 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.