CVE-2025-71148
Low
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net/handshake: restore destructor on submit failure handshake_req_submit() replaces sk->sk_destruct but never restores it when submission fails before the request is hashed. handshake_sk_destruct() then returns early and the original destructor never runs, leaking the socket. Restore sk_destruct on the error path.
SeverityLow
CVSS3.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJan 23, 2026
First seenJan 23, 2026
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel6.6.120, 6.12.64, 6.18.3 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 6.4 ≤ v < 6.6.120, 6.7 ≤ v < 6.12.64, 6.13 ≤ v < 6.18.3, 6.19 | 6.6.120, 6.12.64, 6.18.3 |
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