CVE-2026-74309

Critical

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vdpa/octeon_ep: fix IRQ-to-ring mapping in interrupt handler Look up the IRQ index in oct_hw->irqs instead of assuming irq - irqs[0]. This supports non-contiguous IRQ numbers and avoids incorrect ring indexing when irqs[0] is not the base.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2026-08-15
Last modified 2026-08-17
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

10.0

out of 10
Critical
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 6.14 and later are affected. Fixed in 6.18.40, 7.1.5, 7.2 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 6.14
Fixed in
✓ 6.18.40 6.18.x ✓ 7.1.5 7.1.x ✓ 7.2

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2026-74309?

    CVE-2026-74309 is a Critical severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 out of 10 . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.14 onward and has been patched in 6.18.40, 7.1.5 and 7.2. CVE-2026-74309 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-74309?

    CVE-2026-74309 has a CVSS score of 10.0 out of 10, rated Critical severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-74309?

    Yes. CVE-2026-74309 has been patched. Fixed versions include 6.18.40, 7.1.5 and 7.2. If you are running Linux kernel 6.14 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2026-74309 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2026-74309 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.