CVE-2026-74428: Linux kernel · rxrpc: Fix double unlock in rxrpc_recvmsg()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical · fixed in 7.0.0-1013.13~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-1013.13~24.04.1, 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: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 fix is available and included in updated Linux kernel packages. Users should apply the security updates provided by their Linux distribution vendors and reboot their systems to ensure the fix is active. For Ubuntu users, the advisory USN-8816-1 details the necessary package versions. Additionally, due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be required after updating.
Description
A double unlock vulnerability in the Linux kernel's rxrpc_recvmsg() function was fixed. This flaw involved improper handling of out-of-band (OOB) messages leading to a double unlock condition. The issue affects multiple specific Linux kernel versions and has a high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating critical impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has been addressed in official Linux kernel updates, and users are advised to apply these patches and reboot their systems. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74428 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/1297ae6aeebc3863cb437e42a1bc4cd6173e43d9 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cd8cf3052fff9a4b86b25734f610e4af03786d3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a2f299b4d5510147fa8629a6aba2869bbcc88aea (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74428 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74428 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/a2f299b4d5510147fa8629a6aba2869bbcc88aea (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-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)