What is CVE-2026-68122?
This vulnerability exists in the ovpn module of the Linux kernel. A peer reference count leak occurs in TCP error paths (RX/TX), potentially leading to resource exhaustion. Affected systems should apply the kernel update.
Azərbaycanca: Bu zəiflik Linux kernel-in ovpn modulunda aşkarlanıb. TCP xəta yollarında (RX/TX) peer istinad sayğacının (refcount) sızması baş verir ki, bu da resursların tükənməsinə səbəb ola bilər. Təsirə məruz qalan sistemlər üçün kernel yeniləməsi tətbiq edilməlidir.
Related CVEs
link basis: same weakness class CWE-400
FAQ2
What is the CVE-2026-68122 vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ovpn module related to?
This vulnerability is related to a peer reference count leak in TCP error paths (RX/TX), which can lead to resource exhaustion.
What should be done to mitigate the CVE-2026-68122 vulnerability?
Affected systems should apply the kernel update.
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