CVE-2026-74434: Linux kernel · rxrpc: Don't move a peeked OOB message onto the pending queue
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, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 49% 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 patch is available and should be applied. The vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms that this issue is fixed in updated Linux kernel packages. Users should update their systems to the patched kernel versions and reboot. Due to ABI changes, recompilation and reinstallation of third-party kernel modules may be required.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's rxrpc subsystem involving improper handling of out-of-band (OOB) messages with MSG_PEEK has been resolved. The flaw allowed a peeked OOB message to be moved onto a pending queue without proper unlinking, causing memory corruption and use-after-free conditions. This could lead to system instability or compromise. The issue affects specific Linux kernel versions and has been addressed by official patches.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74434 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5801cff7d5d7b4e9d877dfb627b23eb63167f02c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5f470cc883416fea6d3bce18ef96bf91dd49ffc3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ada3931beb37068fcb725b34b0398457009f343 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74434 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74434 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/5801cff7d5d7b4e9d877dfb627b23eb63167f02c (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)