CVE-2026-74479 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.43/7.1.7/7.2-rc5 pktgen net/core/pktgen.c pktgen_remove_device use after free

August 15, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.43/7.1.7/7.2-rc5 and classified as critical. This affects the function pktgen_remove_device of the file net/core/pktgen.c of the component pktgen. The manipulation leads to use after free.

This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-74479. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists.

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