Kaspersky ID:
KLA91018
Detect Date:
04/22/2026
Updated:
05/06/2026

Description

Memory handling vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel. Malicious users can exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information, cause denial of service, gain root privileges.

Original advisories

Exploitation

Public exploits exist for this vulnerability.

Malware exists for this vulnerability. Usually such malware is classified as Exploit. More details.

CVE list

  • CVE-2026-31431
    critical

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