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CVE-2026-46168 is a Linux kernel networking vulnerability involving a Multipath TCP (MPTCP) timestamp lock bug that can cause a kernel panic. Published by NVD on May 28, 2026, the flaw arises when timestamp socket options are handled under an atomic lock, leading to a crash. While not a remote-code-execution issue, it highlights how small locking mistakes in modern networking paths can disrupt operations. For WindowsForum readers, this serves as a reminder that cross-platform infrastructure often relies on kernel features that may be active without explicit awareness, emphasizing the importance of understanding underlying system behaviors.
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    CVE-2026-46168: Linux MPTCP Timestamp Lock Bug Can Cause Kernel Panic

    CVE-2026-46168 is a Linux kernel networking flaw published by NVD on May 28, 2026, after kernel.org reported a Multipath TCP fix for a crash triggered when timestamp socket options were handled under an atomic lock. The bug is not a glamorous remote-code-execution story, and NVD had not assigned...
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