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The mptcp networking tag covers discussions about Multipath TCP (MPTCP), a Linux kernel extension that enables simultaneous use of multiple network paths for a single TCP connection. Content under this tag includes vulnerability disclosures such as CVE-2026-46158, which describes a reference-count leak in MPTCP's path-manager handling of retransmitted ADD_ADDR messages. This bug is relevant for administrators managing Linux workloads, WSL environments, and mixed Windows/Linux infrastructure, as small lifecycle errors in networking code can create operational risk. The tag focuses on kernel maintenance, security patches, and the operational implications of MPTCP in modern networking setups.
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    CVE-2026-46158: Linux MPTCP Reference Leak Fix for Socket Timer Cleanup

    CVE-2026-46158 is a newly published Linux kernel vulnerability, received by NVD from kernel.org on May 28, 2026, covering a reference-count leak in Multipath TCP’s path-manager handling of retransmitted ADD_ADDR messages. The bug is not a headline-grabbing remote-code-execution flaw, and NVD has...
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