CVE-2026-46158
mptcp: pm: ADD_ADDR rtx: always decrease sk refcount
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".
INFO
Published Date :
May 28, 2026, 10:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
June 9, 2026, 9:02 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply the provided kernel patch.
- Ensure socket reference counts are managed correctly.
- Review timer-related socket operations.
- Test the fix in a staging environment.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.13 up to (excluding) 6.18.30 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.19 up to (excluding) 7.0.7 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 5.10 up to (excluding) 6.6.142 *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.7 up to (excluding) 6.12.92 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/25e37407442b8766ec2cf52fb4e31b5c3d3aeeae Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9426265e157dd77ec237c795901ed4dea6d69b5c Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9634cb35af17019baec21ca648516ce376fa10e6 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/acd3d3562315c99f3c0db16f0fcc5f0306638982 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b41dd76f3b9735096c21d3e799a2b9fe36498d57 Types: Patch -
CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jun. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9426265e157dd77ec237c795901ed4dea6d69b5c Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b41dd76f3b9735096c21d3e799a2b9fe36498d57 -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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". Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/25e37407442b8766ec2cf52fb4e31b5c3d3aeeae Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9634cb35af17019baec21ca648516ce376fa10e6 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/acd3d3562315c99f3c0db16f0fcc5f0306638982