CVE-2026-46170 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.29/7.0.6/7.1-rc2 mptcp sk_reset_timer privilege escalation (Nessus ID 321868)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.29/7.0.6/7.1-rc2. It has been classified as critical. The impacted element is the function sk_reset_timer of the component mptcp. This manipulation causes privilege escalation.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-46170. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.