CVE-2026-74669: Linux kernel · ipvs: clear IPv4 options after rebasing tunnel ICMP errors
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 43% 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 +27
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 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
An official patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions to clear stale IPv4 option metadata after rebasing tunnel ICMP errors. Users should update their Linux kernel to a fixed version as provided by their distribution vendor. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's IP Virtual Server (ipvs) subsystem was resolved that involved improper clearing of IPv4 options after rebasing tunnel ICMP errors. This flaw could cause a stack out-of-bounds write due to stale IPv4 option metadata being used incorrectly during ICMP packet processing. The issue affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a high CVSS score indicating critical impact. A patch is available to clear the stale option metadata properly, preventing the out-of-bounds write.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74669 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/37c61b3745129cbd682c557b51345828120972e5 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/384b4dae14277d369221d187e9b3af56c79d2e50 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6f46fc460e9316062bdcdf89199eb5d7a33da33b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/75eec935444db4af2123e0491936f6e273d7ea00 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/79ffa99202c944467e28b13b513bf2998732edff (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/c9413b50204738fbc429bb86bf01353c393a6c28 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0ba936287dfe9783426aac27e5fd76fe35b38c9 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ed246dd85ebf27c1f6b7897834d40786c0ca3006 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74669 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74669 (opens in a new tab)
- msrc.microsoft.com/csaf/vex/2026/msrc_cve-2026-74669.json (opens in a new tab)
- support.microsoft.com/lifecycle (opens in a new tab)
- first.org/cvss (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)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8886-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-2 (opens in a new tab)