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CVE-2026-31536

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.44%

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CVE-2026-31536 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: server: let send_done handle a completion without IB_SEND_SIGNALED With smbdirect_send_batch processing we likely have requests without IB_SEND_SIGNALED, which will be destroyed in the final request that has IB_SEND_SIGNALED set. If the connection is broken all requests are signaled even without explicit IB_SEND_SIGNALED.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: server: let send_done handle a completion without IB_SEND_SIGNALED With smbdirect_send_batch processing we likely have requests without IB_SEND_SIGNALED, which will be destroyed in the final request that has IB_SEND_SIGNALED set. If the connection is broken all requests are signaled even without explicit IB_SEND_SIGNALED.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.44%

35.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.15, < 6.18.11
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.19, < 6.19.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-31536?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: server: let send_done handle a completion without IB_SEND_SIGNALED With smbdirect_send_batch processing we likely have requests without IB_SEND_SIGNALED, which will be destroyed in the final request that has IB_SEND_SIGNALED set. If the connection is broken all requests are signaled even without explicit IB_SEND_SIGNALED.
How severe is CVE-2026-31536?
CVE-2026-31536 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-31536?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST