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Linux Kernel Vulnerability copy.fail - CVE-2026-31431
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CVE-2026-31431 release notes and known issues
Linux Kernel Vulnerability copy.fail - CVE-2026-31431
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Summary
CVSSv3 Score: 7.8 CVE-2026-31431In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Revert to operating out-of-place This mostly reverts commit 72548b093ee3 except for the copying of the associated data. There is no benefit in operating in-place in algif_aead since the source and destination come from different mappings. Get rid of all the complexity added for in-place operation and just copy the AD directly. Revised on 2026-05-13 00:00:00
Improvements and security content
- CVSSv3 Score: 7.8 CVE-2026-31431In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: algif_aead - Revert to operating out-of-place This mostly reverts commit 72548b093ee3 except for the copying of the associated data. There is no benefit in operating in-place in algif_aead since the source and destination come from different mappings. Get rid of all the complexity added for in-place operation and just copy the AD directly. Revised on 2026-05-13 00:00:00
Known issues
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Affected products and versions
Products
- Fortinet products
Affected versions
- 7.8
Fixed versions or updates
- No fixed version is stated in this record.
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