Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Preserve pointer state for commuted arithmetic When scalar += pointer is handled in adjust_ptr_min_max_vals(), the destination register inherits the pointer state from the source pointer. Copying only selected fields is fragile because pointer provenance is tracked by several bpf_reg_state fields. Use the caller's temporary offset register to preserve the scalar operand while replacing the destination with the full pointer state. This preserves the frame number for PTR_TO_STACK registers and keeps parent identity fields consistent.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/29c239f8dbec5ab33a61796724d189bddee6cd4b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8109c25e0c41f5f19a1c2380bb49c991a877494e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86b203aadc2930e0a4f9c6277b5b80ff3664c472
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cb23101a3fcc7432b451ea3d0f14a90711f4acf
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a4c6f804b44c5c790269b25e0e61cf4e9f117c86
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1959028190a7649b926f5867a58de5fe221b23c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/db6382ed3361bdd8129572a3423956cba1dae829
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/eaffa1495e4fe6330aeff9f323ea3d48b01f118a
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-74720?
CVE-2026-74720 is a documented vulnerability. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: bpf: Preserve pointer state for commuted arithmetic When scalar += pointer is handled in adjust_ptr_min_max_vals(), the destinatio...
How severe is CVE-2026-74720?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-74720. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-74720?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.