CVE-2026-74328: Linux kernel · iommufd: Destroy the pages content after detaching from dmabuf
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% 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 +11
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
A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions to resolve this vulnerability. The vendor advisory confirms the issue has been fixed. Users should update their systems to the fixed kernel versions as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's iommufd subsystem was resolved, addressing improper destruction of page content after detaching from dmabuf. The issue involved a mutex that could still be in use during dmabuf invalidation callbacks, potentially leading to use-after-free conditions. This flaw affects multiple specific Linux kernel versions and has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. A patch is available to correct this behavior.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74328 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0507fcedbdcc87281ef8639c045fc9980363bbb6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f2d70dbd3dcefa8e3c380beff9c31f5f033a4221 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74328 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74328 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/f2d70dbd3dcefa8e3c380beff9c31f5f033a4221 (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)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-3 (opens in a new tab)