CVE-2026-74220: U-Boot before 2026.10-rc5 contains a buffer overflow in nfs_read_reply() function in net/nfs-common.c that allows attackers to corrupt memory by
Affects u-bootSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.2 High · fixed in 2026.10-rc5 : patch u-boot soon.
Data as of 12 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 2026.10-rc5, 2016.01+dfsg1-2ubuntu5+esm2, 2020.10+dfsg-1ubuntu0~18.04.3+esm2 +4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 13 Nov 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHubu-boot/u-bootpkg:github/u-boot/u-bootOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTSu-bootpkg:deb/ubuntu/u-boot?arch=source&distro=esm-infra-legacy/xenialOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTSu-bootpkg:deb/ubuntu/u-boot?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSu-bootpkg:deb/ubuntu/u-boot?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSu-bootpkg:deb/ubuntu/u-boot?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 22.04 LTSu-boot-nezhapkg:deb/ubuntu/u-boot-nezha?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the official fix by upgrading to U-Boot version 2026.10-rc5 or later. Refer to vendor advisories or official repositories for the patched versions. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
U-Boot versions prior to 2026.10-rc5 contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in the nfs_read_reply() function. This flaw arises from signed integer handling errors that allow a malicious NFS server to bypass length validation and write beyond the intended buffer, potentially causing memory corruption or bootloader crashes. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.2, indicating a medium severity level. A patch is available to address this issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74220 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/u-boot/u-boot/commit/0bbf09859658b8cc9ac13be41af23b516b8ef69a (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/u-boot/u-boot (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/u-boot/u-boot/blob/v2026.07/net/nfs-common.c (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/u-boot-before-2026.10-rc5-buffer-overflow-via-nfs-read-reply (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74220 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74220 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8930-1 (opens in a new tab)