ReviewHigh

CVE-2026-74431

Linux

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix potential infinite loop in rxrpc_recvmsg() Fix the wait in rxrpc_recvmsg() also take check the oob queue.

CVSS
7.5
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.08.15
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix potential infinite loop in rxrpc_recvmsg() Fix the wait in rxrpc_recvmsg() also take check the oob queue.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux
Affected versions
>= 5800b1cf3fd8ccab752a101865be1e76dac33142 < 0fc5b37faec26241d3cbee732e29ac35ad3184f8, >= 5800b1cf3fd8ccab752a101865be1e76dac33142 < da371b003a4a44f44741275d5e8dc74181cbb017, >= 5800b1cf3fd8ccab752a101865be1e76dac33142 < 67a0332f442ef07713cd2d9c13d59db0f1c23648, >= 6.16
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
Not available