CVE-2026-68117 | Linux Kernel up to 7.2-rc4 TIPC net/tipc/socket.c tipc_sk_create use after free

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.6.147/6.12.100/6.18.41/7.1.5/7.2-rc4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function tipc_sk_create of the file net/tipc/socket.c of the component TIPC. Such manipulation leads to use after free.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-68117. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Upgrading the affected component is advised.