CVE-2026-74604 | Linux Kernel up to 7.1.8 Thermal Hwmon /drivers/hwmon thermal_add_hwmon_sysfs use after free

August 22, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 7.1.8. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function thermal_add_hwmon_sysfs of the file /drivers/hwmon of the component Thermal Hwmon. The manipulation leads to use after free.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-74604. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

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