CVE-2022-50071 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: move subflow cleanup in mptcp_destroy_common() If the mptcp socket creation fails due to a CGROUP_INET_SOCK_CREATE eBPF program, the MPTCP protocol ends-up leaking all the subflows: the related cleanup happens in __mptcp_destroy_sock() that is not invoked in such code path. Address the issue moving the subflow sockets cleanup in the mptcp_destroy_common() helper, which is invoked in every msk cleanup path. Additionally get rid of the intermediate list_splice_init step, which is an unneeded relic from the past. The issue is present since before the reported root cause commit, but any attempt to backport the fix before that hash will require a complete rewrite.
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Multipath TCP (MPTCP) implementation can lead to a subflow leak. This issue arises when MPTCP socket creation fails due to a CGROUP_INET_SOCK_CREATE eBPF program, causing the protocol to not properly clean up subflow sockets. The related cleanup function, __mptcp_destroy_sock(), is not called in this scenario, leading to the leak. The vulnerability has existed since before the reported root cause commit, but any attempt to backport the fix prior to that will require a complete rewrite.
The vulnerability has been fixed in the official Linux kernel repository. Users should upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this fix is applied.
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6139039c8fc5c9dbcdc3ad389b9a6d0cacb4d693 | kernel.org | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c0bf3c6aa444a5ef44acc57ef6cfa53fd4fc1c9b | kernel.org | Patch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 5.11, < 5.19.4 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 18, 2025 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |