PatchTheCVECVE-2026-99074: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv4: stop PMTU walk when nexthop group s
CVE-2026-99074 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: ipv4: stop PMTU walk when nexthop group shrinks Commit 7d3f3b4367f3 ("net: ipv4: Cache pmtu for all packet paths if multipath enabled") made __ip_rt_update_pmtu() update every path. For nexthop objects, fib_info_num_path() and fib_info_nhc() independently load nh->nh_grp. RCU protects each group's lifetime but does not make the loads observe the same group. If replacement sh
Why this priority
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No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | n/a (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 91%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2026-10-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Official advisories
- Linux Kernel CVE Announce: CVE-2026-99074: ipv4: stop PMTU walk when nexthop group shrinks 2026-10-23
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-2026-99074?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-99074 being exploited?
CVE-2026-99074 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-2026-99074 affect?
CVE-2026-99074 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS n/a). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv4: stop PMTU walk when nexthop group shrinks Commit 7d3f3b4367f3 ("net: ipv4: Cache pmtu for all packet paths if multipath enabled") made __ip_rt_update_pmtu() update
How urgent is CVE-2026-99074?
Priority 7/100. On your watchlist