HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-46015
HIGH

CVE-2026-46015

Published: May 27, 2026· Updated: Jun 1, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

tcp: call sk_data_ready() after listener migration

When inet_csk_listen_stop() migrates an established child socket from

a closing listener to another socket in the same SO_REUSEPORT group,

the target listener gets a new accept-queue entry via

inet_csk_reqsk_queue_add(), but that path never notifies the target

listener's waiters. A nonblocking accept() still works because it

checks the queue directly, but poll()/epoll_wait() waiters and

blocking accept() callers can also remain asleep indefinitely.

Call READ_ONCE(nsk->sk_data_ready)(nsk) after a successful migration

in inet_csk_listen_stop().

However, after inet_csk_reqsk_queue_add() succeeds, the ref acquired

in reuseport_migrate_sock() is effectively transferred to

nreq->rsk_listener. Another CPU can then dequeue nreq via accept()

or listener shutdown, hit reqsk_put(), and drop that listener ref.

Since listeners are SOCK_RCU_FREE, wrap the post-queue_add()

dereferences of nsk in rcu_read_lock()/rcu_read_unlock(), which also

covers the existing sock_net(nsk) access in that path.

The reqsk_timer_handler() path does not need the same changes for two

reasons: half-open requests become readable only after the final ACK,

where tcp_child_process() already wakes the listener; and once nreq is

visible via inet_ehash_insert(), the success path no longer touches

nsk directly.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-46015 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Linux
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (7)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-46015
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
PublishedMay 27, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-46015 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.