CVE-2026-52974
kernel: net: tls: fix strparser anchor skb leak on offload RX setup failure
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 24, 2026
Updated · August 5, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's network Transport Layer Security (TLS) module. Specifically, a memory leak occurs during the setup of receive offload when a particular function fails. This issue can lead to the gradual consumption of system memory. If exploited repeatedly, this could result in a Denial of Service (DoS), making the system unavailable to legitimate users.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime