CVE-2026-74394: Linux kernel · RDMA/srpt: fix integer overflow in immediate data length check
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% 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 +43
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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
An official patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. The vendor advisory confirms the issue is fixed. Users should update to the patched kernel versions as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability.
Description
A critical integer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2026-74394) in the Linux kernel's RDMA/srpt subsystem was resolved. The flaw involved improper handling of a user-controlled 32-bit length field from the network, allowing an attacker to cause an integer wraparound and bypass bounds checks, potentially leading to memory corruption. This vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.8 and affects multiple specific Linux kernel versions. A patch is available to fix this issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74394 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/067b9556eeb007f28b7c2033b4dcde5b6d88418f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/07dec3f6dcb6c6cc891162d252b800eb0e6d5e8e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3efa5301137140a3ca3677a9098c0a93a0acfd49 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/65572fbd86033ae2370125593d59b8be34253aaf (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/72497172a4799119a0282a5eb5e2b8ddcc821921 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c82c860f8c8e4f4f454c9f14d0ad0c0466965f7d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/dcf7a986f377cce0749ed53f1d64195fbd5fdf91 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb4ecdf631fe00e8020bf461503cb9b7017ed796 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74394 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74394 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/eb4ecdf631fe00e8020bf461503cb9b7017ed796 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8781-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8816-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8816-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8816-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8816-4 (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)