# CVE-2026-97567: mptcp: prevent race between disconnect() and rtx

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 6.6.160, 6.12.113, 6.18.53, 7.2.7
- Published: 2026-09-25 · Updated: 2026-10-30

## Affected

- Linux: version range not reported
- Linux: 5.17
- Kernel (Linux): from 5.17.0, fixed in 6.6.160; from 6.7.0, fixed in 6.12.113; from 6.13.0, fixed in 6.18.53; from 6.19.0, fixed in 7.2.7

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: prevent race between disconnect() and rtx Sashiko noted that the two event can race, leading to inconsistent status. Prevent the race using the synchronous timer stop operation.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Linux kernel, upgrade to a fixed version (6.6.160, 6.12.113, 6.18.53, 7.2.7) per the references below.
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## Related

- Browse: [Linux kernel](https://cve.now/tech/linux-kernel.md) · [Latest entries](https://cve.now/latest.md)

## References

- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1a68a88369c0ab6309bd17f7e408290c5cb80dcf
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/75b3b30ae4ee6aa0572595f6b48544ed4f479eb6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2261f857ef4e0d21eb1a8b47b06640cf7ab16d3e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/374da2b9be1280695ce41f108334a8f16e3e54be
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/69a7b2a912672159dda7dcf325d27752d448dfdf
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85c580b0d8590520ae00a15c29e9fb9c99427a3e

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