CVE-2026-74726: Linux kernel · bonding: alb: re-check primary_is_promisc under RTNL in bond_alb_monitor
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 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:L/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. The vendor advisory confirms that this issue has been fixed. Users should update their Linux kernel to a patched version to remediate this vulnerability.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel bonding driver (bond_alb_monitor) could cause a kernel panic due to improper handling of promiscuity state when the active slave device changes. This flaw leads to a null pointer dereference or promiscuity counter underflow, resulting in system crashes or network interface issues. The issue has been fixed by re-checking state under RTNL locking to avoid acting on stale data.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74726 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/09add8d5cfa9c46828f51eaad162c36e86366b71 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/257c4a3a34d8f51efb00f35375a0c6ce3c8f6ce2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/2faf75a8a06504071b4c0aea7e45a9cc49a4e187 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/683c6ba6e58e6ed1037831ea97dd58d9c0e76b8d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b82f51681a7a88c7d3c865e817a3340d42b5fa2a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/dccec0227ed8d9e36936d66e256b957dc2858468 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd148539fb4741d01c06b7d2c8bd84b01920756c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f7668762bf5fd6db9397de5c0514407489d9d815 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74726 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74726 (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)