# Linode (Akamai): (Copy Fail) Linux Kernel Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability [CVE-2026-31431]

> Linode (Akamai) status incident “(Copy Fail) Linux Kernel Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability [CVE-2026-31431]” on 2026-05-01: impact minor (vendor’s label), 4 d, 1 update(s). Archived by Rewindex.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/company/linode-akamai/incidents/msqh44ktjp9g
Last updated: 2026-10-26T04:06:52Z

- Impact (vendor’s label): minor
- Status: resolved
- Started: 2026-05-01 17:51 UTC · Resolved: 2026-05-05 22:19 UTC · Duration: 4 d
- Updates: 1
- [Vendor status page: https://status.linode.com/incidents/msqh44ktjp9g](https://status.linode.com/incidents/msqh44ktjp9g)
- [Company: Linode (Akamai)](https://rewindex.com/company/linode-akamai.md)

## CVEs mentioned

- [CVE-2026-31431](https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2026-31431.md) crypto: algif\_aead - Revert to operating out-of-place (CVSS 7.8 high, CISA KEV): names this CVE

_Only CVEs the incident text names by id, or that the notice says the vendor is not affected by. Not a statement of cause._

## Timeline of updates

- **resolved** 2026-05-05 22:19 UTC: We have completed our investigation and response to the “Copy Fail” Linux kernel local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2026-31431). We have published a documentation article with detailed guidance on available mitigations and recommended actions for affected systems. Customers can find more information and step-by-step instructions here: https://www.linode.com/docs/guides/cve-2026-31431-copy-fail-mitigation/ We encourage all customers to review the article and apply the appropriate mitigations to their environments. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at 855-454-6633 (+1-609-380-7100 Intl.) or email support@linode.com for assistance.

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