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The splice and tee tag on WindowsForum.com covers a specific Linux kernel vulnerability, CVE-2026-31507, which involves a double-free in the SMC (Shared Memory Communications) subsystem when the tee() system call duplicates an SMC splice pipe buffer. The bug occurs because the private data pointer is shared between cloned buffers, leading to use-after-free and kernel panic. This content is relevant for enterprise IT and security professionals managing Linux systems, particularly those using SMC for high-performance networking. Discussions focus on the technical details of the flaw, its impact on system stability, and potential mitigation strategies.
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    CVE-2026-31507: Linux kernel double-free in SMC splice with tee() leads to panic

    In the Linux kernel, CVE-2026-31507 exposes a deceptively small-looking bug with outsized consequences: a double-free of smc_spd_priv when tee() duplicates an SMC splice pipe buffer. The flaw sits in net/smc, where smc_rx_splice() allocates one private object per pipe_buffer and stores it in...
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