CVE-2026-31639 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix key reference count leak from call->key When creating a client call in rxrpc_alloc_client_call(), the code obtains a reference to the key. This is never cleaned up and gets leaked when the call is destroyed. Fix this by freeing call->key in rxrpc_destroy_call(). Before the patch, it shows the key reference counter elevated: $ cat /proc/keys | grep afs@54321 1bffe9cd I--Q--i 8053480 4169w 3b010000 1000 1000 rxrpc afs@54321: ka $ After the patch, the invalidated key is removed when the code exits: $ cat /proc/keys | grep afs@54321 $
A key reference count leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's Rxrpc implementation. When a client call is created, a reference to the key is obtained but not properly released, leading to a memory leak when the call is destroyed. This issue has been addressed by modifying the call destruction process to include the necessary cleanup of the key reference. The vulnerability was present in the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel stable tree, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2e6ef713b1598f6acd7f302fa6b12b6731c89914 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/978108902ee4ef2b348ff7ec36ad014dc5bc6dc6 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d666540d217e8d420544ebdfbadeedd623562733 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e6b7943c5dc875647499da09bf4d50a8557ab0c3 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1a7a3ab0f35f83cf11bba906b9e948cf3788c28 | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-Other | Weakness Not in a Standard CWE Category | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 6.2.1, < 6.6.135 >= 6.7, < 6.12.82 >= 6.13, < 6.18.23 >= 6.19, < 6.19.13 6.2 - 7.0 rc1 7.0 rc2 7.0 rc3 7.0 rc4 7.0 rc5 7.0 rc6 7.0 rc7 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |