wireguard: device: use exit_rtnl callback instead of manual rtnl_lock in pre_exit
CVE-2026-31579 is a vulnerability related to the WireGuard device driver, specifically involving the use of an exit routine callback instead of manual locking in the pre-exit function. The advisory references Microsoft products version 2.0 and 3.0 as affected. No detailed technical impact, exploitation methods, or patch information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability concerns the WireGuard device driver implementation where the exit routine callback (exit_rtnl) is used instead of manually acquiring the rtnl_lock in the pre_exit function. The affected products are Microsoft versions 2.0 and 3.0. The information lacks details on the exact nature of the vulnerability, its impact, or exploitation. No CVSS score or patch information is available from the provided data.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is not explicitly described in the available data. Without further details, it is unclear what security consequences may arise from this issue. There is no information about known exploits in the wild or specific attack vectors.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
wireguard: device: use exit_rtnl callback instead of manual rtnl_lock in pre_exit
Description
CVE-2026-31579 is a vulnerability related to the WireGuard device driver, specifically involving the use of an exit routine callback instead of manual locking in the pre-exit function. The advisory references Microsoft products version 2.0 and 3.0 as affected. No detailed technical impact, exploitation methods, or patch information is provided.
Affected software
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability concerns the WireGuard device driver implementation where the exit routine callback (exit_rtnl) is used instead of manually acquiring the rtnl_lock in the pre_exit function. The affected products are Microsoft versions 2.0 and 3.0. The information lacks details on the exact nature of the vulnerability, its impact, or exploitation. No CVSS score or patch information is available from the provided data.
Potential Impact
The impact of this vulnerability is not explicitly described in the available data. Without further details, it is unclear what security consequences may arise from this issue. There is no information about known exploits in the wild or specific attack vectors.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-31579
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a42ed9127e9c79719965823
Added to database: 06/29/2026, 22:11:29 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 22:58:24 UTC
Last updated: 06/29/2026, 23:11:10 UTC
Views: 4
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