CVE-2026-31410: Linux kernel · ksmbd: use volume UUID in FS_OBJECT_ID_INFORMATION
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix has been implemented in the Linux kernel to address this vulnerability by properly using the volume UUID in FS_OBJECT_ID_INFORMATION. Users should apply the updated kernel versions that include this fix. Specific patched versions are not listed, so users should consult their Linux distribution's security advisories for updates corresponding to their affected versions.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ksmbd component related to the use of volume identifiers has been resolved. The fix involves using the filesystem's UUID as the primary volume identifier in FS_OBJECT_ID_INFORMATION, with a fallback to stfs.f_fsid from vfs_statfs() when no UUID is available. This addresses improper volume identification that could affect kernel operations.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-31410 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-31410 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/3a64125730cabc34fccfbc230c2667c2e14f7308 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a64125730cabc34fccfbc230c2667c2e14f7308 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d80ebe6d1b7bc9ad20fd9b0c1a0c56d804f8a0a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c283a6ffe6d5d6e5594d991286b9ce15951572e1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce00616bc1df675bfdacc968f2bf7c51f4669227 (opens in a new tab)