PatchTheCVECVE-2026-31435: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix read abandonment during retry
CVE-2026-31435 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting linux kernel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix read abandonment during retry Under certain circumstances, all the remaining subrequests from a read request will get abandoned during retry. The abandonment process expects the 'subreq' variable to be set to the place to start abandonment from, but it doesn't always have a useful value (it will be uninitialised on the first pass through the loop and it may point to
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-31435?
linux kernel: upgrade to 6.18.21, 6.19.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-31435 being exploited?
CVE-2026-31435 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-31435 affect?
CVE-2026-31435 affects linux kernel. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: netfs: Fix read abandonment during retry Under certain circumstances, all the remaining subrequests from a read request will get abandoned during retry. The abandonment
How urgent is CVE-2026-31435?
Priority 43/100. High severity; On your watchlist
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