HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-46158
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CVE-2026-46158

Published: May 28, 2026· Updated: Jun 1, 2026

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:4.3th

Official 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".

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-46158 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

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 (5)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-46158
SeverityNONE
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.02%
PublishedMay 28, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-46158 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.