CVE-2026-74305: Linux kernel · bpf: Tighten cgroup storage cookie checks for prog arrays
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1123.132~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1 +42
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions as listed. The vendor advisory confirms the issue has been fixed. Users should update their linux-hwe-edge kernel packages to the patched versions to mitigate this vulnerability.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's BPF subsystem related to cgroup local storage cookie checks for program arrays has been resolved. The issue involves improper compatibility checks that could allow a storage-less BPF program to bridge a tail call chain improperly, potentially leading to unintended behavior. The fix tightens these checks to prevent such bridging while maintaining legitimate tail call functionality. This vulnerability affects specific Linux kernel versions used in the linux-hwe-edge product. A patch is available to address this issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74305 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/10627ddc0167aab5c1c390a10ef461e9937aba08 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1c762d28698483ce7c372091f34d86e4d4828652 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/46fbafe3d2d569d828e8d24a7dbe1659f63685cf (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/87177497cca90bf4fcfb759eb898560eb5b46a10 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ca06849c4239aa2d580c54651f8588c51cb398b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cb22dc79528eb26a46d346c3118dbd6b14c70609 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb73056ce2a6f101ddd3bdba89af6b24ebffff85 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74305 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74305 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/10627ddc0167aab5c1c390a10ef461e9937aba08 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8781-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8876-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8878-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8879-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8877-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8889-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)