CVE-2023-54176
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: stricter state check in mptcp_worker As reported by Christoph, the mptcp protocol can run the worker when the relevant m…
Overview
CVE-2023-54176 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 30, 2025.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
mptcp: stricter state check in mptcp_worker
As reported by Christoph, the mptcp protocol can run the
worker when the relevant msk socket is in an unexpected state:
connect()
// incoming reset + fastclose
// the mptcp worker is scheduled
mptcp_disconnect()
// msk is now CLOSED
listen()
mptcp_worker()
Leading to the following splat:
divide error: 0000 [#1] PREEMPT SMP
CPU: 1 PID: 21 Comm: kworker/1:0 Not tainted 6.3.0-rc1-gde5e8fd0123c #11
Hardware name: QEMU Standard PC (i440FX + PIIX, 1996), BIOS 1.11.0-2.el7 04/01/2014
Workqueue: events mptcp_worker
RIP: 0010:__tcp_select_window+0x22c/0x4b0 net/ipv4/tcp_output.c:3018
RSP: 0018:ffffc900000b3c98 EFLAGS: 00010293
RAX: 000000000000ffd7 RBX: 000000000000ffd7 RCX: 0000000000000000
RDX: 0000000000000000 RSI: ffffffff8214ce97 RDI: 0000000000000004
RBP: 000000000000ffd7 R08: 0000000000000004 R09: 0000000000010000
R10: 000000000000ffd7 R11: ffff888005afa148 R12: 0000000000
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-54176?
CVE-2023-54176 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 30, 2025.
How severe is CVE-2023-54176?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-54176?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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