PT-2021-30219 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2021-10-19
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Updated
2021-10-19
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions v5.14.7 through v5.14.9
Description
The issue concerns the mptcp protocol in the Linux Kernel, where tx skbs may not always have the MPTCP extension. This could potentially lead to security vulnerabilities, although the actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven.
Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions v5.14.7 through v5.14.9, update to version v5.14.9 or later, which includes the fix for this issue by commit f8ff625a8082db8c2b58dcb5229b27928943b94b.
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Affected Products
Linux Kernel