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CVE-2024-26826: mptcp: fix data re-injection from stale subflow

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: fix data re-injection from stale subflow When the MPTCP PM detects that a subflow is stale, all the packet scheduler must re-inject all the mptcp-level unacked data. To avoid acquiring unneeded locks, it first try to check if any unacked data is present at all in the RTX queue, but such check is currently broken, as it uses TCP-specific helper on an MPTCP socket. Funnily enough fuzzers and static checkers are happy, as the accessed memory still belongs to the mptcp_sock struct, and even from a functional perspective the recovery completed successfully, as the short-cut test always failed. A recent unrelated TCP change - commit d5fed5addb2b ("tcp: reorganize tcp_sock fast path variables") - exposed the issue, as the tcp field reorganization makes the mptcp code always skip the re-inection. Fix the issue dropping the bogus call: we are on a slow path, the early optimization proved once again to be evil.

HighCVSS 7.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

A Linux MPTCP flaw can prevent unacknowledged data from being resent when a network subflow becomes stale. This can disrupt an MPTCP connection and affect service availability. The supplied CVSS score is 7.5, reflecting remotely reachable, low-complexity availability impact without required privileges or user interaction.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority availability issue for systems that depend on MPTCP, especially critical network services. Patch during the next expedited maintenance window after vendor compatibility testing. Priority can be lower where MPTCP is demonstrably disabled or unused. There is no supplied evidence of active exploitation.

Technical view

MPTCP’s stale-subflow recovery incorrectly called a TCP-specific helper on an MPTCP socket. After an unrelated TCP structure reorganization, that check could incorrectly bypass retransmission-queue reinjection, leaving MPTCP-level unacknowledged data unsent. The kernel fix removes the invalid shortcut check from this slow path.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to Linux systems running affected kernel versions where MPTCP is enabled and used. The bundle identifies affected 5.15, 6.1, 6.6, 6.7, and 6.8 lines, but does not provide distribution package mappings. Systems not using MPTCP are unlikely to exercise the vulnerable path.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as KEV in the supplied bundle, and no source establishes active exploitation or a public exploit. The failure requires MPTCP stale-subflow recovery conditions. Although CVSS marks the issue network-reachable, the supplied evidence does not establish how reliably an unauthenticated attacker can induce those conditions.

Researcher notes

The affected-version data lacks CPEs and clear distribution package boundaries. The description says earlier behavior still recovered because the faulty shortcut always failed; TCP commit d5fed5addb2b exposed the defect by making reinjection get skipped. No CWE is assigned. Researchers should distinguish vulnerable source ancestry from vendor backport status.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply the appropriate Linux stable update containing the referenced kernel fix.
  • Check distribution security guidance for corrected kernel package versions.
  • Prioritize MPTCP-enabled, availability-sensitive network systems.
  • Consider disabling unused MPTCP according to vendor guidance until updates are applied.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory kernel versions across systems that enable or use MPTCP.
  • Confirm the installed kernel includes the applicable referenced stable commit.
  • Verify distribution package status against its CVE advisory.
  • Regression-test MPTCP recovery when a subflow becomes stale.
  • Monitor affected services for MPTCP stalls or availability degradation.
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Confidence
high
Sources
7

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Linux

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.5High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-26826Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux1e1d9d6f119c55c05e8ea78ed3e49046690abffd, 1e1d9d6f119c55c05e8ea78ed3e49046690abffd, 1e1d9d6f119c55c05e8ea78ed3e49046690abffd, 1e1d9d6f119c55c05e8ea78ed3e49046690abffd, 1e1d9d6f119c55c05e8ea78ed3e49046690abffdunaffected
LinuxLinux5.15, 0, 5.15.149, 6.1.79, 6.6.18, 6.7.6, 6.8affected
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