Linux Kernel CVE-2026-31524

Apply kernel updates to patched versions: Linux 5.10.253 or later, 5.15.203 or later, 6.1.168 or later, 6.6.131 or later, 6.12.80 or later, 6.18.21 or later, 6.19.11 or later, or 7.0 stable release and later. Patches are available from kernel.org stable branches via the Git commit references listed in the CVE advisory (git.kernel.org/stable/c/[commit-hash]). For systems unable to immediately upgrade, the primary workaround is to blacklist or avoid loading the asus_hid driver if ASUS HID devices are not present (echo 'blacklist hid_asus' >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf and rebuild initramfs if the driver is built-in), though this eliminates ASUS device functionality. Alternatively, if ASUS devices are connected infrequently, reduce exposure by minimizing device hotplug cycles. Systems using distribution-provided kernels should check with their vendor's security advisory portal for patched kernel releases (Debian, Ubuntu, RHEL, SUSE, etc. each maintain their own stable branches with backported fixes). Kernel rebuilds from source with patches are an option for systems requiring immediate remediation and cannot wait for vendor releases.