CVE-2026-46158 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: pm: ADD_ADDR rtx: always decrease sk refcount When an ADD_ADDR is retransmitted, the sk is held in sk_reset_timer(). It should then be released in all cases at the end. Some (unlikely) checks were returning directly instead of calling sock_put() to decrease the refcount. Jump to a new 'exit' label to call __sock_put() (which will become sock_put() in the next commit) to fix this potential leak. While at it, drop the '!msk' check which cannot happen because it is never reset, and explicitly mark the remaining one as "unlikely".
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Multipath TCP (MPTCP) implementation has been addressed. The issue involved improper management of socket reference counts when ADD_ADDR messages were retransmitted. Specifically, the socket was not always released correctly, leading to a potential reference count leak. This vulnerability affected the Linux kernel stable tree.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel stable tree, where this vulnerability has been fixed.
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| NVD-CWE-noinfo | Insufficient Information to Classify Weakness | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| linux linux kernel | >= 5.10, < 6.6.142 >= 6.7, < 6.12.92 >= 6.13, < 6.18.30 >= 6.19, < 7.0.7 7.1 rc1 7.1 rc2 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Aug 27, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 1, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| May 28, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |