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CVE-2026-31517: Linux kernel · xfrm: iptfs: fix skb_put() panic on non-linear skb during reassembly

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Not known to be exploited.

Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 03:34 UTC

Severity
High

Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA

Thin evidence

One scorer or none

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 22 Apr 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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 11 Nov 2026.

What to do

AI-suggested

A fix is available that addresses this issue by linearizing the skb before appending data. Users should apply the official Linux kernel patch that includes this fix to prevent kernel panics related to this vulnerability.

Description

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's xfrm iptfs module could cause a kernel panic due to improper handling of non-linear socket buffers (skb) during packet reassembly. The issue occurs when skb_put() is called on a non-linear skb, triggering a kernel oops. The flaw has been fixed by adding a check to linearize the skb before appending data.

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