PatchTheCVECVE-2026-74672: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mm/vmalloc: acquire init_mm lock on huge
CVE-2026-74672 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS n/a) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mm/vmalloc: acquire init_mm lock on huge vmap to avoid ptdump UAF Patch series "mm: fix UAF caused by race between ptdump and vmap pgtable freeing", v6. Kernel page table walkers fall into two broad categories - those ranges where no exclusion is required via walk_kernel_page_table_range_lockless() and those where exclusion is required via walk_kernel_page_table_range() or wal
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | n/a (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 94%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2026-08-22 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-74672?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-74672 being exploited?
CVE-2026-74672 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-74672 affect?
CVE-2026-74672 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS n/a). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mm/vmalloc: acquire init_mm lock on huge vmap to avoid ptdump UAF Patch series "mm: fix UAF caused by race between ptdump and vmap pgtable freeing", v6. Kernel page tabl
How urgent is CVE-2026-74672?
Priority 7/100. On your watchlist