CVE-2026-31596 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.82/6.18.23/6.19.13/7.0.0 Fileystems fs/ocfs2/resize.c ocfs2_group_extend buffer overflow

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.82/6.18.23/6.19.13/7.0.0. This issue affects the function ocfs2_group_extend of the file fs/ocfs2/resize.c of the component Fileystems Handler. Such manipulation leads to buffer overflow.

This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-31596. The attack requires being on the local network. There is not any exploit available.

You should upgrade the affected component.