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CVE-2026-23066

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: Fix recvmsg() unconditional requeue If rxrpc_recvmsg() fails because MSG_DONTWAIT was specified but the call at the fron…

Published Feb 4, 2026CWE-674EPSS 0.15%

Overview

CVE-2026-23066 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

rxrpc: Fix recvmsg() unconditional requeue

If rxrpc_recvmsg() fails because MSG_DONTWAIT was specified but the call at

the front of the recvmsg queue already has its mutex locked, it requeues

the call - whether or not the call is already queued. The call may be on

the queue because MSG_PEEK was also passed and so the call was not dequeued

or because the I/O thread requeued it.

The unconditional requeue may then corrupt the recvmsg queue, leading to

things like UAFs or refcount underruns.

Fix this by only requeuing the call if it isn't already on the queue - and

moving it to the front if it is already queued. If we don't queue it, we

have to put the ref we obtained by dequeuing it.

Also, MSG_PEEK doesn't dequeue the call so shouldn't call

rxrpc_notify_socket() for the call if we didn't use up all the data on the

queue, so fix that also.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23066?

CVE-2026-23066 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 4, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-23066?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-23066?

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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