Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: f_phonet: fix skb frags[] overflow in pn_rx_complete() A broken/bored/mean USB host can overflow the skb_shared_info->frags[] array on a Linux gadget exposing a Phonet function by sending an unbounded sequence of full-page OUT transfers. pn_rx_complete() finalizes the skb only when req->actual < req->length, where req->length is set to PAGE_SIZE by the gadget. If the host always sends exactly PAGE_SIZE bytes per transfer, fp->rx.skb will never be reset and each completion will add another fragment via skb_add_rx_frag(). Once nr_frags exceeds MAX_SKB_FRAGS (default 17), subsequent frag stores overwrite memory adjacent to the shinfo on the heap. Drop the skb and account a length error when the frag limit is reached, matching the fix applied in t7xx by commit f0813bcd2d9d ("net: wwan: t7xx: fix potential skb->frags overflow in RX path").
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.32, < 6.6.136 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4e476c25bfcab0535ba7c76a903ae77ca8747711Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/66f7471c4042e4eb300e30b5b9d87d1406862673Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ceff1251904901b0b4e5fe6350fcaffa368ce83Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd44ce09b9b569f49ed13e2d87d23d853fc7d6a7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c088d5dd2fffb4de1fb8e7f57751c8b82942180aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9315ce9da3632c591666a29de82d3e92d46bec1Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-31616?
CVE-2026-31616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: gadget: f_phonet: fix skb frags[] overflow in pn_rx_complete() A broken/bored/mean USB host can overflow the skb_shared_info-...
How severe is CVE-2026-31616?
CVE-2026-31616 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-2026-31616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.