CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe vulnerability affects the Linux kernel's handling of TIME_WAIT sockets, where a reference leak occurs if the PSP policy check fails during packet reception for both IPv4 and IPv6. This can lead to increased memory consumption due to unfreed tcp_tw_bucket structures, potentially degrading system performance over time. Linux system administrators and developers should prioritize this fix to ensure optimal memory management and system stability.
Original NVD Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: tcp: fix TIME_WAIT socket reference leak on PSP policy failure Release the TIME_WAIT socket reference and jump to discard_it upon PSP policy failure in both IPv4 and IPv6 receive paths. This prevents a memory leak of tcp_tw_bucket structures.