CVE-2026-74675: Linux kernel · vt: stabilize tty reference in kbd_keycode with tty_port_tty_get
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% 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:L/AC:L/PR:L/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
A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions to resolve the race condition by stabilizing the tty reference in kbd_keycode(). System administrators should update their kernels to the fixed versions as provided by their Linux distribution vendors. No additional mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
A race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's virtual terminal (vt) subsystem was resolved by stabilizing the tty reference in the kbd_keycode function. The flaw involved kbd_keycode() reading vc->port.tty without holding a proper tty reference, which could race against con_shutdown() clearing port.tty under a different lock. This could lead to use-after-free or similar memory corruption issues. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Multiple specific Linux kernel versions are affected. A patch is available to address this issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74675 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/38400673c9bfb39cfc87539e1a072087e98f4e4f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/38a0aa593ebc275aea6f79534d07f44e43768ce6 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f6b1d3fcfc26dc3fc85262f753439df93b055b4 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b664592e9ba8c47c9e23408db7ba52eb9f946c8a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b84fd400f80adf4d1c88fbce50ae1cf2f8119e65 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cab5a342f0589334046741006d8a280514f94235 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cc4a1a2ce0c58eafd477effb055863935260ddc1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e25d47a526939ad44b75f778b8a7500562b84fc1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74675 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74675 (opens in a new tab)
- msrc.microsoft.com/csaf/vex/2026/msrc_cve-2026-74675.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)