Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_conntrack_expect: skip expectations in other netns via proc Skip expectations that do not reside in this netns. Similar to e77e6ff502ea ("netfilter: conntrack: do not dump other netns's conntrack entries via proc").
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.28.1, < 6.1.168 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/168145c87444619e3e649322bbe7719ecd00d411Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2028405ea6987b4448784e439413202cfe19f43fPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3265ad619987cb551edaf797ed056d80ac450225Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3db5647984de03d9cae0dcddb509b058351f0ee4Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ca8c7452493d915f9bbf2f39331e6c583d07a23Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dcfcd95b3ae7683e8ae55c92284b3430ce614bc7Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-31496?
CVE-2026-31496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfilter: nf_conntrack_expect: skip expectations in other netns via proc Skip expectations that do not reside in this netns. Sim...
How severe is CVE-2026-31496?
CVE-2026-31496 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-2026-31496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.