# CVE-2026-68379: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  tcp: fix TIME_WAIT socket reference leak on PSP...

CVE-2026-68379 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-68379 (version 7.1.6-1), released August 11, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-68379
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0060
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 10, 2026

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 7.1.6-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-68379](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-68379.md) | Aug 11, 2026 |

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