Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nfnetlink_log: account for netlink header size This is a followup to an old bug fix: NLMSG_DONE needs to account for the netlink header size, not just the attribute size. This can result in a WARN splat + drop of the netlink message, but other than this there are no ill effects.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.10.61, < 3.11 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/09883bf257f4243ed5a1fd35078ec6f0d0f3696aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4ec216410fac9de83c99177a160ebb8d42fad075Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/607245c4dbb86d9a10dd8388da0fb82170a99b61Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b419700e459fbf707ca1543b7c1b57a60fedb73Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6d52a4a0520a6696bdde51caa11f2d6821cd0c01Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/761b45c661af48da6a065868d59ab1e1f64fd9b6Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/88a8f56e6276f616baad4274c6b8e4683e26e520Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f08ffa3e1c8e36b6131f69c5eb23700c28cbd262Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-31416?
CVE-2026-31416 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nfnetlink_log: account for netlink header size This is a followup to an old bug fix: NLMSG_DONE needs to account for th...
How severe is CVE-2026-31416?
CVE-2026-31416 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-31416?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.