CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2026-31536

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: server: let send_done handle a completion without IB_SEND_SIGNALED With smbdirect_send_batch processing we likely have reques...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: server: let send_done handle a completion without IB_SEND_SIGNALED With smbdirect_send_batch processing we likely have requests without IB_SEND_SIGNALED, which will be destroyed in the final request that has IB_SEND_SIGNALED set. If the connection is broken all requests are signaled even without explicit IB_SEND_SIGNALED.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.15, < 6.18.11

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-31536?

CVE-2026-31536 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: smb: server: let send_done handle a completion without IB_SEND_SIGNALED With smbdirect_send_batch processing we likely have reques...

How severe is CVE-2026-31536?

CVE-2026-31536 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-31536?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.