CVE-2026-23302
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Data Race Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Networking Components

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-05-28

Assigner: kernel.org

Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: annotate data-races around sk->sk_{data_ready,write_space} skmsg (and probably other layers) are changing these pointers while other cpus might read them concurrently. Add corresponding READ_ONCE()/WRITE_ONCE() annotations for UDP, TCP and AF_UNIX.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-05-28
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-25
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 6 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
linux linux_kernel From 6.19 (inc) to 6.19.7 (exc)
linux linux_kernel 7.0
linux linux_kernel 7.0
linux linux_kernel From 6.13 (inc) to 6.18.17 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 6.7 (inc) to 6.12.82 (exc)
linux linux_kernel From 4.20 (inc) to 6.6.136 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-362 The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel involves data races around the sk->sk_{data_ready,write_space} pointers. Specifically, the skmsg layer and possibly other layers modify these pointers while other CPUs might read them concurrently without proper synchronization.

The issue was addressed by adding READ_ONCE()/WRITE_ONCE() annotations to ensure atomic access to these pointers for UDP, TCP, and AF_UNIX protocols, preventing concurrent read/write conflicts.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to data races in the kernel networking stack, which may cause unpredictable behavior such as data corruption, kernel crashes, or system instability due to concurrent unsynchronized access to critical pointers.

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