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CVE-2026-74636

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tracing: Fix race between update_event_fields and, event_define_fields The following sequence may leads race between event_defi…

Published Aug 22, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-74636 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 22, 2026.

Technical description

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

tracing: Fix race between update_event_fields and, event_define_fields

The following sequence may leads race between event_define_fields()

and update_event_fields():

CPU0 (loads module A) CPU1 (loads module B)

=============================== ===============================

load_module(A) load_module(B)

notifier_call_chain notifier_call_chain

trace_module_notify trace_module_notify

mutex_lock(&event_mutex) trace_event_update_all()

trace_module_add_events(A) down_write(&trace_event_sem)

__register_event(call_A)

__add_event_to_tracers(call_A)

event_define_fields(call_A)

for each f: list_for_each_entry(field,

list_add(&f->link,

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-2026-74636?

CVE-2026-74636 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 22, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-74636?

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-2026-74636?

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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