CVE-2026-74313: Linux kernel · vduse: hold vduse_lock across IDR lookup in open path
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% 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:C/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
An official patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions to resolve the race condition. The vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms that this issue has been fixed. Users should update to the patched kernel versions listed in the advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's vduse device open path was resolved by ensuring proper lock ordering. The issue involved a race condition where the vduse_lock was released before acquiring the device lock, allowing concurrent removal and freeing of the device structure, potentially leading to memory corruption. This vulnerability affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a high CVSS score indicating severe impact. A patch is available to fix this race condition.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74313 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/35483c5306e09b3190ff937089d404a78012695c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5c1560be8aa6849356455af67518d35c551cbd95 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/79e12c891940b0c4c75881b7fd82a8cbb8ac97be (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/93ed4692f2299a40346025979f40e4a9b7b33af7 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a2d0a57538fd0b3b3ab75d64bb64f4cd2fab13a2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d94e2947203aead590fd63f667d316d4475d65af (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e440e077748939839d9f76e24383b76b785f80ce (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74313 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74313 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/e440e077748939839d9f76e24383b76b785f80ce (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-8886-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)