CVE-2026-74222

U-Boot before 2026.10-rc5 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the httpc_recv_cb() function within the lwIP wget implementation. When HTTP data storage fails, the callback frees the connection PCB but returns ERR_BUF instead of ERR_ABRT, causing the TCP input path to access released memory and crash the bootloader.

  • Published Sep 29, 2026
  • CVSS 8.8 high
  • 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

Affected software

CVE-2026-74222 at the National Vulnerability Database