CVE-2026-31419: linux-lowlatency vulnerabilities
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Mentioned vulnerabilities
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 5.15.0-179.189 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
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 package to 5.15.0-179.189.
Patches and advisories
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSlinux-lowlatencypkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-lowlatency?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
Apply the official security update provided by Ubuntu (linux-lowlatency kernel version 5.15.0-179.189 or later) as detailed in USN-8351-1. After updating, reboot the system to activate the fixes. Due to an ABI change in the kernel update, recompile and reinstall any third-party kernel modules installed on the system. Following these steps will mitigate the vulnerabilities.
Description
Multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the Linux kernel low latency variant, affecting subsystems including the Cryptographic API, Ethernet bonding driver, Packet sockets, and TLS protocol. One notable flaw, known as Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431), involves improper handling of in-place cryptographic operations in the algif_aead module. These vulnerabilities could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges or potentially escape container environments. A security update addressing these issues has been released and requires a system reboot and recompilation of third-party kernel modules due to ABI changes.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8351-1 (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)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-46028 (opens in a new tab)