CVE-2026-74490: tipc: avoid use-after-free in poll trace queue dumps
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
tipc: avoid use-after-free in poll trace queue dumps
TIPC socket tracepoints dump queue state through tipcskdump(). Most queue-dump callsites already serialize that walk under the socket lock or sk->sklock.slock, but tipcpoll() calls tracetipcskpoll(..., TIPCDUMPALL, ...) without holding either lock.
That lets the poll trace path reach tipclistdump() and backlog head/tail dumping while another context dequeues and frees an skb, leaving the trace helper dereferencing a stale queue entry.
Stop the unlocked poll trace site from requesting queue dumps. Other queue dump trace callsites keep their existing output under the locking they already provide, while poll still emits the event itself without walking live queue members from an unlocked context.
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What is the severity of CVE-2026-74490?
CVE-2026-74490 has a risk rating of 24.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-74490?
CVE-2026-74490 is classified as a Use After Free vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74490?
To fix CVE-2026-74490, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.
What does CVE-2026-74490 affect?
CVE-2026-74490 affects the Linux kernel specifically in the TIPC (Transparent Inter-Process Communication) subsystem.
When was CVE-2026-74490 published?
CVE-2026-74490 was published on August 15, 2026.