CVE-2026-74314: Linux kernel · bpf: Cancel special fields on map value recycle
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 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 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1017.17~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1 +12
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. The fix introduces safer cleanup methods for BPF map values to prevent unsafe destructor calls in NMI contexts. Users should update to patched kernel versions as listed. Programs relying on immediate freeing of recycled map slots should be reviewed for compatibility with the relaxed eager-free semantics. No additional mitigation is indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's BPF subsystem related to how special fields on map values are handled during update and delete operations has been resolved. The issue involved unsafe destruction of fields in contexts such as NMI, which could lead to unsafe behavior. The fix introduces a safer cancellation method for reusable map values, relaxing eager-free semantics to ensure safe cleanup. This change may affect programs relying on immediate freeing of recycled map slots. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 and affects specific Linux kernel versions.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74314 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ea734e2cc0143d7429ab7dc0b20c85e5836183c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a3a81d247651218e47153f2d2afd7aee236726fd (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74314 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74314 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/a3a81d247651218e47153f2d2afd7aee236726fd (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)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-3 (opens in a new tab)