CVE-2026-74296
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2026-74296 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/mlx5: Release the HW‑provided UAR index rather than the SW one Free the UAR index returned by the hardware.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: RDMA/mlx5: Release the HW‑provided UAR index rather than the SW one Free the UAR index returned by the hardware.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | >= 4ed131d0bb1597ce12fff22d9d7fc9720a6e8cf0, < 80f1f49f53a42733e60c90e0ec545e647969214d; >= 4ed131d0bb1597ce12fff22d9d7fc9720a6e8cf0, < aabfc845838ef453f1d22d7665596f9cc48be7dd; >= 4ed131d0bb1597ce12fff22d9d7fc9720a6e8cf0, < 6f83de384ca582fa87b4c2b0d03bd1ed3bf9a2ee; >= 4ed131d0bb1597ce12fff22d9d7fc9720a6e8cf0, < d3ff718c0c7153e2641e6a09507bace14fc5c402; >= 4ed131d0bb1597ce12fff22d9d7fc9720a6e8cf0, < ef369446f62903ea079e8a7954b5bf8bb8300fe3; >= 4ed131d0bb1597ce12fff22d9d7fc9720a6e8cf0, < 449ae7927152e46acbe5f19f97eafdae6d3a96b1 |
| Linux | Linux | 4.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-74296?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
RDMA/mlx5: Release the HW‑provided UAR index rather than the SW one
Free the UAR index returned by the hardware.
How severe is CVE-2026-74296?
CVE-2026-74296 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74296?
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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