CVE-2026-74385: Linux kernel · nvmet-tcp: check return value of nvmet_tcp_set_queue_sock
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 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
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 38% 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:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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 that fixes this vulnerability by properly checking the return value of nvmet_tcp_set_queue_sock() and ensuring cleanup on failure. Users should apply the official Linux kernel updates that address this issue. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's nvmet-tcp subsystem was fixed by properly checking the return value of the nvmet_tcp_set_queue_sock() function. Previously, failure of this function was ignored, potentially causing socket callbacks to not be set correctly, leading to queue and socket resource leakage. This issue affects specific Linux kernel versions and has been addressed by capturing the return value and ensuring proper cleanup on failure.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74385 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/22aa70f9a0544643ec37d442b6fcb1833d804462 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7ef789703e2b91775dcb36b2efa46325be31a2a0 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cba2ee57fd302727aea7d41e9d9cd0969f5df0fb (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74385 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74385 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/7ef789703e2b91775dcb36b2efa46325be31a2a0 (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)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/41b63ff99e3ef37d08f3693413dae5ede5e79fe1 (opens in a new tab)