CVE-2026-23048
udp: call skb_orphan() before skb_attempt_defer_free()
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: udp: call skb_orphan() before skb_attempt_defer_free() Standard UDP receive path does not use skb->destructor. But skmsg layer does use it, since it calls skb_set_owner_sk_safe() from udp_read_skb(). This then triggers this warning in skb_attempt_defer_free(): DEBUG_NET_WARN_ON_ONCE(skb->destructor); We must call skb_orphan() to fix this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 4, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 4, 2026, 4:33 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Products
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Solution
- Apply the Linux kernel update.
- Verify the fix in the UDP receive path.
- Rebuild the kernel if necessary.
- Restart affected systems.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-23048.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c63d5683eae6a7b4d81382bcbecb2a19feff90d | |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5c8eda39a9fc1547d1398d707aa06c1d080abdd |
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New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Feb. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: udp: call skb_orphan() before skb_attempt_defer_free() Standard UDP receive path does not use skb->destructor. But skmsg layer does use it, since it calls skb_set_owner_sk_safe() from udp_read_skb(). This then triggers this warning in skb_attempt_defer_free(): DEBUG_NET_WARN_ON_ONCE(skb->destructor); We must call skb_orphan() to fix this issue. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0c63d5683eae6a7b4d81382bcbecb2a19feff90d Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e5c8eda39a9fc1547d1398d707aa06c1d080abdd