sctp: diag: reject stale associations in dump_one path
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 16 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sctp: diag: reject stale associations in dump_one path The SCTP exact sock_diag lookup can hold a transport reference, block on lock_sock(sk), and then resume after sctp_association_free() has marked the association dead and freed its bind address list. When that happens, inet_assoc_attr_size() and inet_diag_msg_sctpasoc_fill() can still dereference association state that is no longer valid for reporting. In particular, inet_diag_msg_sctpasoc_fill() may read an empty bind-address list as a real sctp_sockaddr_entry and trigger an out-of-bounds read from unrelated association memory. Reject the association after taking the socket lock if it has been reaped or detached from the endpoint, and report the lookup as stale. This keeps the exact dump-one path from formatting torn association state.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | 4.7 and later | 5.10.259, 5.15.210, 6.1.176, 6.6.143, 6.12.94, 6.18.36, 7.0.13, 7.1 | Patch available | CNA |
- Linux VendorLinux Affected 4.7 and later Fixed in 5.10.259, 5.15.210, 6.1.176, 6.6.143, 6.12.94, 6.18.36, 7.0.13, 7.1 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 7
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 4.7 to before 5.10.259; 5.11 to before 5.15.210; 5.16 to before 6.1.176; 6.2 to before 6.6.143; 6.7 to before 6.12.94; 6.13 to before 6.18.36; 6.19 to before 7.0.13 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc1 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc3 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc4 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc5 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1 rc6 | Vulnerable | Linux |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.7 to before 5.10.259; 5.11 to before 5.15.210; 5.16 to before 6.1.176; 6.2 to before 6.6.143; 6.7 to before 6.12.94; 6.13 to before 6.18.36; 6.19 to before 7.0.13 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc4 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc5 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1 rc6 Vulnerable ·Linux
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Linux (Linux) Fixed in 5.10.259, 5.15.210, 6.1.176, 6.6.143, 6.12.94, 6.18.36, 7.0.13, 7.1
Red Hat 4 advisories
- RHSA-2026:85321 Released 2026-10-19 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- 10Base-SMTV kernel-modules-internal-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) kernel-64k-debug-devel-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-devel-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) kernel-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2, kernel-64k-core-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2 +29
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) kernel-tools-libs-devel-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2, libperf-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Hidden (v. 10) kernel-modules-internal-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-64k-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-64k-core-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) kernel-rt-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-core-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2, kernel-rt-debug-6.12.0-211.67.1.el10_2 +9
- RHSA-2026:67150 Released 2026-09-14 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) kernel-64k-debug-devel-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-debug-devel-matched-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-devel-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8 +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) kernel-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8, kernel-64k-core-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8 +28
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) kernel-tools-libs-devel-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8, libperf-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-64k-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-64k-core-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8 +21
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) kernel-rt-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-core-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8, kernel-rt-debug-5.14.0-687.47.1.el9_8 +9
- RHSA-2026:66325 Released 2026-09-10 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) bpftool-4.18.0-553.162.1.el8_10, kernel-4.18.0-553.162.1.el8_10, kernel-abi-stablelists-4.18.0-553.162.1.el8_10 +19
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.18.0-553.162.1.el8_10
Show 1 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2026:66324 Released 2026-09-10 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.162.1.rt7.503.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.162.1.rt7.503.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.162.1.rt7.503.el8_10 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) kernel-rt-4.18.0-553.162.1.rt7.503.el8_10, kernel-rt-core-4.18.0-553.162.1.rt7.503.el8_10, kernel-rt-debug-4.18.0-553.162.1.rt7.503.el8_10 +7
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | Affected | No fix yet |
| 10Base-SMTV | Fixed | RHSA-2026:85321 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:85321 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:67150 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:85321 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:66325 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:67150 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CRB (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:66325 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:85321 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:67150 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Hidden (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:85321 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux NFV (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:66324 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux RT (v. 8) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:66324 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:85321 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:67150 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:85321 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Real Time for NFV (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:67150 |
Not affected: 2 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-52917
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-fcw9-vwjp-9j4v
- 2026-10-16 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-19 Weakness changed · CISA ADP
- 2026-10-20 Fix available: RHSA-2026:85321 · Red Hat
- 2026-10-20 Fix available: 10Base-SMTV, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10), Red Hat Enterprise Linux BaseOS (v. 10) +4 · Red Hat
References
Patch 8
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6657af827e21883ae90693e42e7f59a6aab690b5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b2be72d401833194917e44fbd8d8144bb4f2db16
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5425de8bd6e9fe5bd67d158e3348171ae7510117
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e97c2a535e23ed0fdd2660993fb3f10d9535c9bc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/480f754580b5686b928977d16a59f20cef83ff01
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/78c4f964b2f94e405721c093773f6250e1e676b2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f5af203dec6e0e7a6090fcc2130e9f3901bfc84d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5eba3e48d78edd7551b992cb7ba687019b3a78da
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Sources
- CVE-2026-52917 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-52917 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-fcw9-vwjp-9j4v · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-52917 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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