ReviewHigh

CVE-2026-80588

Linux

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: reclaim forward-allocated memory on RX path errors After commit 9db5b3cec4ec ("mptcp: borrow forward memory from subflow"), errors in the receive path prior to queueing skbs into the receive queue do not trigger forward-allocated memory reclaiming. Prevent forward memory from growing unboundedly in pathological drop scenarios by explicitly reclaiming memory when skbs are dropped.

CVSS: 7.5
EPSS: -
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2026.08.27

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability-

Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Linux
Affected versions: >= a84164847b1e0a106ebc46821e5d2f9b775c9dc8 < 473f1a5ab2abc98dd9e74b95b9c23c66c47535cc, >= 9db5b3cec4ec1c0cd3239689f5c8653d691a1754 < 8277f48a06d3aa1441f6d0b6998ccc0360d30ed8, >= 9db5b3cec4ec1c0cd3239689f5c8653d691a1754 < 41b49a8b914ec7dcb03eae93fb27f3c464078644, >= 6.18.35 < 6.18.46, >= 6.19
Fixed versions: No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Linux and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE: Not available