CVE-2026-31430
X.509: Fix out-of-bounds access when parsing extensions
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: X.509: Fix out-of-bounds access when parsing extensions Leo reports an out-of-bounds access when parsing a certificate with empty Basic Constraints or Key Usage extension because the first byte of the extension is read before checking its length. Fix it. The bug can be triggered by an unprivileged user by submitting a specially crafted certificate to the kernel through the keyrings(7) API. Leo has demonstrated this with a proof-of-concept program responsibly disclosed off-list.
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Published Date :
April 20, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 20, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Solution
- Validate extension length before accessing data.
- Ensure proper bounds checking for certificate extensions.
- Apply the provided patch for X.509 parsing.
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Apr. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: X.509: Fix out-of-bounds access when parsing extensions Leo reports an out-of-bounds access when parsing a certificate with empty Basic Constraints or Key Usage extension because the first byte of the extension is read before checking its length. Fix it. The bug can be triggered by an unprivileged user by submitting a specially crafted certificate to the kernel through the keyrings(7) API. Leo has demonstrated this with a proof-of-concept program responsibly disclosed off-list. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/206121294b9cf27f0589857f80d64f87e496ffb2 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/30ab358fad0c7daa1d282ec48089901b21b36a20 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/672b526def1f94c1be8eb11b885b803da0d8c2f1 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7fb4dadc2734f4020d7543d688b8d49c8e569c61 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d702c3408213bb12bd570bb97204d8340d141c51