CVE-2026-31607: Linux kernel · usbip: validate number_of_packets in usbip_pack_ret_submit()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 3.13.0-214.265 : patch Linux kernel as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.13.0-214.265, 4.4.0-1156.162, 4.4.0-283.317~14.04.1 +90
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 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
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@7.0.0-27.27?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@7.0.0-1009.9?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@7.0.0-1008.8?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@7.0.0-1007.7?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-ibmpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-ibm@7.0.0-1009.9?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and has been released in updated Linux kernel packages. Users should apply the vendor-provided kernel updates and reboot their systems to ensure the fix is applied. Due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be required. Follow the vendor advisory instructions for updating to the fixed kernel versions.
Description
A heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability was discovered and resolved in the Linux kernel's USB/IP subsystem. The issue occurs when a USB/IP client receives a RET_SUBMIT response with a manipulated number_of_packets value larger than originally submitted, causing out-of-bounds writes in urb->iso_frame_desc[]. This flaw was confirmed by KASAN testing on kernel version 7.0.0-rc5. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8 and affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to specific patched releases. A patch is available and included in updated Linux kernel packages. Users are advised to update and reboot their systems to apply the fix.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-31607 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-31607 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/2ab833a16a825373aad2ba7d54b572b277e95b71 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8488-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8490-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8491-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8492-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8493-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8488-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8492-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8497-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8498-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8499-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8493-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8501-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8507-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8508-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8492-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8490-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8492-4 (opens in a new tab)