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CVE-2026-74602

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ring-buffer: Initialise reader page order in rb_allocate_cpu_buffer() In rb_allocate_cpu_buffer(), bpage->order was omitted, le…

Published Aug 22, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-74602 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 22, 2026.

Technical description

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

ring-buffer: Initialise reader page order in rb_allocate_cpu_buffer()

In rb_allocate_cpu_buffer(), bpage->order was omitted, leaving it as 0.

This is an issue for a ring-buffer with subbufs bigger than PAGE_SIZE if

when freed: free_buffer_page() relies on this value. Align the value

with the actual allocation size (buffer::subbuf_order).

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-2026-74602?

CVE-2026-74602 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 22, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-74602?

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-2026-74602?

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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