CVE-2026-31642 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix call removal to use RCU safe deletion Fix rxrpc call removal from the rxnet->calls list to use list_del_rcu() rather than list_del_init() to prevent stuffing up reading /proc/net/rxrpc/calls from potentially getting into an infinite loop. This, however, means that list_empty() no longer works on an entry that's been deleted from the list, making it harder to detect prior deletion. Fix this by: Firstly, make rxrpc_destroy_all_calls() only dump the first ten calls that are unexpectedly still on the list. Limiting the number of steps means there's no need to call cond_resched() or to remove calls from the list here, thereby eliminating the need for rxrpc_put_call() to check for that. rxrpc_put_call() can then be fixed to unconditionally delete the call from the list as it is the only place that the deletion occurs.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's RxRPC implementation has been addressed. The issue arose from the call removal process, which improperly used list_del_init(), potentially causing reads from /proc/net/rxrpc/calls to enter an infinite loop. The fix involves using list_del_rcu() for safe deletion, but this change complicates the detection of previously deleted entries. The solution includes modifying rxrpc_destroy_all_calls() to limit its output to the first ten calls still on the list, eliminating the need for certain checks and allowing for a more straightforward deletion process.
Users can apply the latest patches available in the Linux kernel stable tree to address this vulnerability.
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-835 | Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 4.13.1, < 6.6.135 >= 6.7, < 6.12.82 >= 6.13, < 6.18.23 >= 6.19, < 6.19.13 4.13 - 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
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 24, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |