Linux kernel TCP socket migration use-after-free
Linux computers could crash or be broken into.
Summary
A flaw in how the Linux kernel handles TCP socket migration failures can cause use of freed memory. The CVE record says it can lead to instability when the timer for a request socket is missed.
What to do
No source names a fixed version. Check your distribution's kernel update notices.
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CVE IDs
Sources
- CVE record: cve.org (opens in a new tab)
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