CVE-2026-31419: linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15 vulnerabilities
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 5.15.0-179.189~20.04.1 soon.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC
Sources agree
| CNA (Linux) | CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 |
|---|---|---|
| ADP (redhat-SADP) | CVSS 3.1 | 7.0 |
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-179.189~20.04.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 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 the Ubuntu linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15 package to 5.15.0-179.189~20.04.1.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSlinux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A security update fixing these vulnerabilities is available in linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15 kernel version 5.15.0-179.189~20.04.1. Users should apply the update promptly and reboot their systems to ensure all changes take effect. Due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be required. Follow the instructions in the Ubuntu security notice USN-8305-2 for proper update procedures.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel low latency hardware enablement (HWE) 5.15 series, including a flaw in the algif_aead cryptographic module known as Copy Fail. These issues affect subsystems such as the Cryptographic API, Ethernet bonding driver, Packet sockets, and TLS protocol. A local attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to escalate privileges or potentially escape container environments. The vulnerabilities are addressed in the linux-lowlatency-hwe-5.15 kernel update version 5.15.0-179.189~20.04.1.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8305-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-31419 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-31431 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-31504 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-31533 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-43033 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-43077 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-43078 (opens in a new tab)