CVE-2026-31620: Linux kernel · ALSA: usx2y: us144mkii: fix NULL deref on missing interface 0
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.6 Medium · fixed in 7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1, 7.0.0-27.27, 7.0.0-1008.8 +6
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 4 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-ibmpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-ibm?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and has been released in Linux kernel versions 7.0.0-27.27 and later. Users should update their Linux kernel to these fixed versions or later to remediate this issue. After updating, a system reboot is required. No additional mitigation steps are necessary as the issue is resolved by the official fix.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel ALSA usx2y driver for the TASCAM US-144MKII USB device allows a NULL pointer dereference due to improper handling of USB interface numbering. This occurs when a USB configuration descriptor contains an interface number 1 but lacks interface 0, leading to a NULL dereference and potential denial of service. The issue has been fixed in Linux kernel versions 7.0.0 and later.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-31620 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-31620 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/48bd344e1040b9f2eb512be73c13f5db83efc191 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8488-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8488-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8507-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8569-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)