HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-31719
HIGH

CVE-2026-31719

Published: May 1, 2026· Updated: May 6, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.6th

Official Description

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

crypto: krb5enc - fix async decrypt skipping hash verification

krb5enc_dispatch_decrypt() sets req->base.complete as the skcipher

callback, which is the caller's own completion handler. When the

skcipher completes asynchronously, this signals "done" to the caller

without executing krb5enc_dispatch_decrypt_hash(), completely bypassing

the integrity verification (hash check).

Compare with the encrypt path which correctly uses

krb5enc_encrypt_done as an intermediate callback to chain into the

hash computation on async completion.

Fix by adding krb5enc_decrypt_done as an intermediate callback that

chains into krb5enc_dispatch_decrypt_hash() upon async skcipher

completion, matching the encrypt path's callback pattern.

Also fix EBUSY/EINPROGRESS handling throughout: remove

krb5enc_request_complete() which incorrectly swallowed EINPROGRESS

notifications that must be passed up to callers waiting on backlogged

requests, and add missing EBUSY checks in krb5enc_encrypt_ahash_done

for the dispatch_encrypt return value.

Unset MAY_BACKLOG on the async completion path so the user won't

see back-to-back EINPROGRESS notifications.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-31719 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), 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
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Linux1 product
linux kernel
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

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

All References (3)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-31719
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 1, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-31719 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.