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The tcp networking tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about TCP protocol behavior, kernel-level networking issues, and their impact on production systems. Recent content includes analysis of CVE-2026-46015, a Linux kernel TCP bug involving missing listener wakeup in SO_REUSEPORT socket migration. This bug affects load-sharing listeners, event loops, and high-availability networking, highlighting that availability bugs in mature TCP paths remain critical for modern service platforms. The tag is relevant for IT professionals and developers managing TCP-based services, troubleshooting network reliability, or tracking security vulnerabilities in TCP implementations.
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    CVE-2026-46015 Linux TCP Bug: Missing Listener Wakeup in SO_REUSEPORT

    CVE-2026-46015 is a Linux kernel TCP bug published by NVD on May 27, 2026, after kernel.org reported a missing listener wakeup during SO_REUSEPORT socket migration in the TCP accept path. The bug is not a flashy remote-code-execution headline, and NVD had not assigned CVSS severity at...
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