Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: close race between scheduler and state change The mptcp scheduler may race with subflow sockets state change: data transmission on the selected socket may fail and a later release could try to use mss_now reset to 0 for a divide operation. Address the issue by explicitly checking for the critical scenario.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0a926b5df8efdfbac07e2fb7fafb21849a2ad9c0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/42064de57fb83231fcc89663a94885f228a1ee53
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4c856f3c151a2f3fa237caa651c44015916ca584
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5883ae880f51edc4b1484e787473b865b6159ead
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f11430d51ff8365bc51b670bc3002b65ae4c6b7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a09c87abf10a0a7e203137c75b5381aa63d9b31d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d74b2e26b54a7dae1d87c1f19ae0d6db500e5e03
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-97523?
CVE-2026-97523 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: close race between scheduler and state change The mptcp scheduler may race with subflow sockets state change: data transmis...
How severe is CVE-2026-97523?
CVE-2026-97523 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-97523?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.