CVE-2026-31391
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Memory Leak in Linux Kernel Atmel-SHA204a Crypto Component

Publication date: 2026-04-03

Last updated on: 2026-05-26

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: crypto: atmel-sha204a - Fix OOM ->tfm_count leak If memory allocation fails, decrement ->tfm_count to avoid blocking future reads.
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Published
2026-04-03
Last Modified
2026-05-26
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-03
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-31391
EUVD
EUVD-2026-18764
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 8 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel 7.0
linux linux_kernel 7.0
linux linux_kernel From 6.2 (inc) to 6.6.130 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.7 (inc) to 6.12.78 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.13 (inc) to 6.18.20 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.19 (inc) to 6.19.10 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.11 (inc) to 6.1.167 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 5.3 (inc) to 5.10.253 (exc)
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CWE-UNKNOWN
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is related to the Linux kernel's crypto subsystem, specifically the atmel-sha204a driver. It involves a memory management issue where, if a memory allocation fails, the reference count (tfm_count) is not properly decremented. This can lead to a leak that blocks future read operations.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that it can cause a resource leak in the Linux kernel's crypto driver, potentially leading to denial of service by blocking future read operations due to the unreleased reference count.

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