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CVE-2026-74370

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: liveupdate: fix TOCTOU race in luo_session_retrieve() Extend the scope of the rwsem_read lock in luo_session_retrieve() to over…

Published Aug 15, 2026EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2026-74370 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

liveupdate: fix TOCTOU race in luo_session_retrieve()

Extend the scope of the rwsem_read lock in luo_session_retrieve() to

overlap with the acquisition of the session mutex. This prevents a

concurrent thread from releasing and freeing the session between the

lookup and the mutex lock.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-74370?

CVE-2026-74370 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-74370?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-74370?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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