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CVE-2026-74428 Linux CVE debrief
AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-08-15T06:22:44.923Z and has not been modified since then.
- Vendor
- Linux
- Product
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Unknown
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-08-15
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-08-15
- Advisory published
- 2026-08-15
- Advisory updated
- 2026-08-15
Who should care
Linux kernel users and administrators should be aware of this vulnerability and ensure their systems are updated.
Technical summary
The Linux kernel has a double unlock vulnerability in rxrpc_recvmsg() when handling OOB messages. This issue has been addressed through specific kernel commits.
Defensive priority
Linux kernel users should verify their systems are updated with the latest rxrpc fixes.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify Linux kernel versions and check for rxrpc updates
- Review system logs for potential rxrpc anomalies
- Apply kernel patches for rxrpc fixes
Evidence notes
The CVE record indicates a double unlock vulnerability in rxrpc_recvmsg() in the Linux kernel. Official references point to specific kernel commits addressing the issue.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-74428 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74428
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-74428 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74428
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1297ae6aeebc3863cb437e42a1bc4cd6173e43d9
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cd8cf3052fff9a4b86b25734f610e4af03786d3
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a2f299b4d5510147fa8629a6aba2869bbcc88aea
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.