CVE-2026-97523
HIGH
Published Sep 25, 2026
Modified Sep 25, 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: close race between scheduler and state change The mptcp scheduler may race with subflow sockets state change: data transmission on the selected socket may fail and a later release could try to use mss_now reset to 0 for a divide operation. Address the issue by explicitly checking for the critical scenario.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0067
Probability of exploitation
0.50%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-97523? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
mptcp: close race between scheduler and state change
The mptcp scheduler may race with subflow sockets state change: data
transmission on the selected socket may fail and a later release could
try to use mss_now reset to 0 for a divide operation.
Address the issue by explicitly checking for the critical scenario. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-97523? +
CVE-2026-97523 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0067, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-97523? +
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