CVE-2026-31413
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Berkeley Packet Filter (BPF) component. This vulnerability arises from an incorrect handling of certain operations within the BPF verifier, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of BPF programs. This discrepancy between the verifier's analysis and the program's actual execution can be exploited by a local attacker. Successful exploitation could lead to out-of-bounds memory access, potentially allowing for privilege escalation or information disclosure.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Availability,Confidentiality
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands; Read Memory; Modify Memory
If the incorrect calculation is used in the context of memory allocation, then the software may create a buffer that is smaller or larger than expected. If the allocated buffer is smaller than expected, this could lead to an out-of-bounds read or write (CWE-119), possibly causing a crash, allowing arbitrary code execution, or exposing sensitive data.
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