CVE-2026-74262

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified

CVE-2026-74262 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: kcm: use WRITE_ONCE() when changing lower socket callbacks kcm_attach() replaces a live lower TCP socket's sk_data_ready and sk_write_space callbacks with KCM handlers, and kcm_unattach() restores them later. Those callback-pointer updates are still plain stores even though the same fields can be read and invoked concurrently on other CPUs. If another CPU observes an older callback snapshot after the live field has already been restored, callback execution can run with a mismatched target and sk_user_data state, leading to stale or misdirected wakeups. Use WRITE_ONCE() for the callback replacement and restore operations so these shared callback fields follow the same visibility contract already established by the earlier 4022 fixes.. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: kcm: use WRITE_ONCE() when changing lower socket callbacks kcm_attach() replaces a live lower TCP socket's sk_data_ready and sk_write_space callbacks with KCM handlers, and kcm_unattach() restores them later. Those callback-pointer updates are still plain stores even though the same fields can be read and invoked concurrently on other CPUs. If another CPU observes an older callback snapshot after the live field has already been restored, callback execution can run with a mismatched target and sk_user_data state, leading to stale or misdirected wakeups. Use WRITE_ONCE() for the callback replacement and restore operations so these shared callback fields follow the same visibility contract already established by the earlier 4022 fixes.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.19%

9.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= ab7ac4eb9832e32a09f4e8042705484d2fb0aad3, < 0cb3e2f40679032c1aa2186280a86e5ead0161ee; >= ab7ac4eb9832e32a09f4e8042705484d2fb0aad3, < fa26e4606aed0f7fe793c325506adeda1d847a43; >= ab7ac4eb9832e32a09f4e8042705484d2fb0aad3, < b4ccd6eef671d7c44a30123cd29f3acf3de8468e; >= ab7ac4eb9832e32a09f4e8042705484d2fb0aad3, < b8c90823cdfb5f3d22f261aeb3e9066612853c36; >= ab7ac4eb9832e32a09f4e8042705484d2fb0aad3, < 11faefd11ce2448bac7279ab302dd1954a6547fe; >= ab7ac4eb9832e32a09f4e8042705484d2fb0aad3, < f01fb6138f8eb606b56ce9158e2d8b72352c53f4; >= ab7ac4eb9832e32a09f4e8042705484d2fb0aad3, < 9684fff87124b201e11dea01ded9173025359a0f; >= ab7ac4eb9832e32a09f4e8042705484d2fb0aad3, < 47186409c092cd7dd70350999186c700233e854d
LinuxLinux4.6

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-74262?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: kcm: use WRITE_ONCE() when changing lower socket callbacks kcm_attach() replaces a live lower TCP socket's sk_data_ready and sk_write_space callbacks with KCM handlers, and kcm_unattach() restores them later. Those callback-pointer updates are still plain stores even though the same fields can be read and invoked concurrently on other CPUs. If another CPU observes an older callback snapshot after the live field has already been restored, callback execution can run with a mismatched target and sk_user_data state, leading to stale or misdirected wakeups. Use WRITE_ONCE() for the callback replacement and restore operations so these shared callback fields follow the same visibility contract already established by the earlier 4022 fixes.
How severe is CVE-2026-74262?
CVE-2026-74262 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74262?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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