# CVE-2026-31777: ALSA: ctxfi: Check the error for index mapping

CVE-2026-31777 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-31777 (version 6.19.12-1), released May 15, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-31777
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.0 (Important)
- EPSS: 0.0012
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-31777

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  ALSA: ctxfi: Check the error for index mapping  The ctxfi driver blindly assumed a proper value returned from daio_device_index(), but it's not always true.  Add a proper error check to deal with the error from the function.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.19.12-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-31777](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-31777.md) | May 15, 2026 |

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