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CVE-2026-74693

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: prestera: validate firmware header length prestera_fw_hdr_parse() reads the firmware header before checking that the firmw…

Published Aug 22, 2026EPSS 0.22%

Overview

CVE-2026-74693 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 22, 2026.

Technical description

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

net: prestera: validate firmware header length

prestera_fw_hdr_parse() reads the firmware header before checking

that the firmware image contains that header.

Reject images shorter than struct prestera_fw_header before decoding the

magic and version fields.

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-2026-74693?

CVE-2026-74693 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 22, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-74693?

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-2026-74693?

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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