Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: kcm: use WRITE_ONCE() when changing lower socket callbacks kcm_attach() replaces a live lower TCP socket's sk_data_ready and sk_write_space callbacks with KCM handlers, and kcm_unattach() restores them later. Those callback-pointer updates are still plain stores even though the same fields can be read and invoked concurrently on other CPUs. If another CPU observes an older callback snapshot after the live field has already been restored, callback execution can run with a mismatched target and sk_user_data state, leading to stale or misdirected wakeups. Use WRITE_ONCE() for the callback replacement and restore operations so these shared callback fields follow the same visibility contract already established by the earlier 4022 fixes.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0cb3e2f40679032c1aa2186280a86e5ead0161ee
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/11faefd11ce2448bac7279ab302dd1954a6547fe
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/47186409c092cd7dd70350999186c700233e854d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9684fff87124b201e11dea01ded9173025359a0f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b4ccd6eef671d7c44a30123cd29f3acf3de8468e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b8c90823cdfb5f3d22f261aeb3e9066612853c36
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f01fb6138f8eb606b56ce9158e2d8b72352c53f4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa26e4606aed0f7fe793c325506adeda1d847a43
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-74262?
CVE-2026-74262 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: kcm: use WRITE_ONCE() when changing lower socket callbacks kcm_attach() replaces a live lower TCP socket's sk_data_ready and sk_wr...
How severe is CVE-2026-74262?
CVE-2026-74262 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-74262?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.