CVE-2026-74754: scsi: core: pair EH runtime PM get and put
CSIRTS triage
- What
- SCSI error handling unbalances runtime PM get/put calls, causing power management resource leaks.
- Who is affected
- Systems using SCSI devices with error handling in the Linux kernel.
- Urgency
- Low severity (CVSS 2.5); minimal immediate impact but resource leaks can degrade system stability over time.
- Action
- Apply kernel patches addressing CVE-2026-74754 when available from your distribution.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-74754
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-747540.15% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 5% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-74754 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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