NULL pointer dereference in Linux

CVE-2026-31450

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ext4: publish jinode after initialization ext4_inode_attach_jinode() publishes ei->jinode to concurrent users. It used to set ei->jinode before jbd2_journal_init_jbd_ino…

EPSS: 0.001 (21.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-31450?
CVE-2026-31450 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-04-22.
How severe is CVE-2026-31450?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.