CVE-2026-74609 | Linux Kernel up to 7.1.8 TIPC net/tipc/node.c tipc_node_link_down use after free

August 22, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 7.1.8. It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects the function tipc_node_link_down of the file net/tipc/node.c of the component TIPC. This manipulation causes use after free.

This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-74609. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

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