CVE-2026-31777
ALSA: ctxfi: Check the error for index mapping
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: ctxfi: Check the error for index mapping The ctxfi driver blindly assumed a proper value returned from daio_device_index(), but it's not always true. Add a proper error check to deal with the error from the function.
INFO
Published Date :
May 1, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 7, 2026, 2:27 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to include the fix.
- Verify the ctxfi driver error handling.
- Test system stability after update.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-31777.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/277c6960d4ddb94d16198afd70c92c3d4593d131 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4d3b8cbb70a2de247cbfe99bdb232aef9ed59bc | Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.6.31 up to (excluding) 6.19.12 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/277c6960d4ddb94d16198afd70c92c3d4593d131 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4d3b8cbb70a2de247cbfe99bdb232aef9ed59bc Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: ctxfi: Check the error for index mapping The ctxfi driver blindly assumed a proper value returned from daio_device_index(), but it's not always true. Add a proper error check to deal with the error from the function. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/277c6960d4ddb94d16198afd70c92c3d4593d131 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d4d3b8cbb70a2de247cbfe99bdb232aef9ed59bc