CVE-2026-31763: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: gyro: mpu3050: Fix incorrect free_ir

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-31763?

linux kernel: upgrade to 5.10.253, 5.15.203, 6.1.168, 6.6.134, 6.12.81, 6.18.22, 6.19.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-31763 being exploited?

CVE-2026-31763 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-31763 affect?

CVE-2026-31763 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: gyro: mpu3050: Fix incorrect free_irq() variable The handler for the IRQ part of this driver is mpu3050->trig but, in the teardown free_irq() is called with handler

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-31763 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) 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: iio: gyro: mpu3050: Fix incorrect free_irq() variable The handler for the IRQ part of this driver is mpu3050->trig but, in the teardown free_irq() is called with handler mpu3050. Use correct IRQ handler when calling free_irq().

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2026-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): kernel.org · Vendor: linux

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-01 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linux linux kernel UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.10 and < 5.10.253 · >= 5.11 and < 5.15.203 · >= 5.16 and < 6.1.168 · >= 6.2 and < 6.6.134 · >= 6.7 and < 6.12.81 · >= 6.13 and < 6.18.22 · >= 6.19 and < 6.19.12 · 7.0 rc1

Fixed in: 5.10.253, 5.15.203, 6.1.168, 6.6.134, 6.12.81, 6.18.22, 6.19.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-31763?

linux kernel: upgrade to 5.10.253, 5.15.203, 6.1.168, 6.6.134, 6.12.81, 6.18.22, 6.19.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-31763 being exploited?

CVE-2026-31763 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-2026-31763 affect?

CVE-2026-31763 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: iio: gyro: mpu3050: Fix incorrect free_irq() variable The handler for the IRQ part of this driver is mpu3050->trig but, in the teardown free_irq() is called with handler

How urgent is CVE-2026-31763?

Priority 25/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

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