Evidence used
- No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
- The selected CVSS metric records a network-reachable, unauthenticated path with no user interaction.
- EPSS is 0.34% for the current model date.
BlackTreeCVE IntelligenceFull vulnerability report · 2024
CVE-2021-47242High confidence
mptcp: fix soft lookup in subflow_error_report()
Linux · Linux
7.5HighCVSS 3.1
Within 7 days
Patch availableHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.
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Open reassessment dashboard →Operational reassessment
Published severity in operational context
Published severityHigh→Operational priority:High, unchanged from published severity.unchanged
Compensating controls
- Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
- Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
- Monitor vendor guidance and exploitation sources for a material change.
Verification
- Confirm that the asset runs Linux Linux and falls inside the recorded affected range.
- Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
- Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
- Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Distribution package intelligence
4 package statesRelease-specific package status
Debian findings are scoped to the named distribution, release and source package. An absent finding does not mean a package is unaffected.
Repository candidate not checked
A published vendor fix does not prove that a matching update is enabled and installable on a particular asset. Confirm the local package candidate before scheduling remediation.
| Distribution release | Source package | Vendor state | Fixed version | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian trixietrixie · source | linux | Not affectedDebian marks this release not affected (fixed-version marker 0). | Not published in this feed | Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 6 Oct 2026 |
| Debian bookwormbookworm · source | linux | Not affectedDebian marks this release not affected (fixed-version marker 0). | Not published in this feed | Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 6 Oct 2026 |
| Debian forkyforky · source | linux | Not affectedDebian marks this release not affected (fixed-version marker 0). | Not published in this feed | Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 6 Oct 2026 |
| Debian sidsid · source | linux | Not affectedDebian marks this release not affected (fixed-version marker 0). | Not published in this feed | Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 6 Oct 2026 |
High technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.
Patch available01
What, why and how
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: fix soft lookup in subflow_error_report() Maxim reported a soft lookup in subflow_error_report(): watchdog: BUG: soft lockup - CPU#0 stuck for 22s! [swapper/0:0] RIP: 0010:native_queued_spin_lock_slowpath RSP: 0018:ffffa859c0003bc0 EFLAGS: 00000202 RAX: 0000000000000101 RBX: 0000000000000001 RCX: 0000000000000000 RDX: ffff9195c2772d88 RSI: 0000000000000000 RDI: ffff9195c2772d88 RBP: ffff9195c2772d00 R08: 00000000000067b0 R09: c6e31da9eb1e44f4 R10: ffff9195ef379700 R11: ffff9195edb50710 R12: ffff9195c2772d88 R13: ffff9195f500e3d0 R14: ffff9195ef379700 R15: ffff9195ef379700 FS: 0000000000000000(0000) GS:ffff91961f400000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 CR2: 000000c000407000 CR3: 0000000002988000 CR4: 00000000000006f0 Call Trace: <IRQ> _raw_spin_lock_bh subflow_error_report mptcp_subflow_data_available __mptcp_move_skbs_from_subflow mptcp_data_ready tcp_data_queue tcp_rcv_established tcp_v4_do_rcv tcp_v4_rcv ip_protocol_deliver_rcu ip_local_deliver_finish __netif_receive_skb_one_core netif_receive_skb rtl8139_poll 8139too __napi_poll net_rx_action __do_softirq __irq_exit_rcu common_interrupt </IRQ> The calling function - mptcp_subflow_data_available() - can be invoked from different contexts: - plain ssk socket lock - ssk socket lock + mptcp_data_lock - ssk socket lock + mptcp_data_lock + msk socket lock. Since subflow_error_report() tries to acquire the mptcp_data_lock, the latter two call chains will cause soft lookup. This change addresses the issue moving the error reporting call to outer functions, where the held locks list is known and the we can acquire only the needed one.
What
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: fix soft lookup in subflow_error_report() Maxim reported a soft lookup in subflow_error_report(): watchdog: BUG: soft lockup - CPU#0 stuck for 22s! [swapper/0:0] RIP: 0010:native_queued_spin_lock_slowpath RSP: 0018:ffffa859c0003bc0 EFLAGS: 00000202 RAX: 0000000000000101 RBX: 0000000000000001 RCX: 0000000000000000 RDX: ffff9195c2772d88 RSI: 0000000000000000 RDI: ffff9195c2772d88 RBP: ffff9195c2772d00 R08: 00000000000067b0 R09: c6e31da9eb1e44f4 R10: ffff9195ef379700 R11: ffff9195edb50710 R12: ffff9195c2772d88 R13: ffff9195f500e3d0 R14: ffff9195ef379700 R15: ffff9195ef379700 FS: 0000000000000000(0000) GS:ffff91961f400000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 CR2: 000000c000407000 CR3: 0000000002988000 CR4: 00000000000006f0 Call Trace: <IRQ> _raw_spin_lock_bh subflow_error_report mptcp_subflow_data_available __mptcp_move_skbs_from_subflow mptcp_data_ready tcp_data_queue tcp_rcv_established tcp_v4_do_rcv tcp_v4_rcv ip_protocol_deliver_rcu ip_local_deliver_finish __netif_receive_skb_one_core netif_receive_skb rtl8139_poll 8139too __napi_poll net_rx_action __do_softirq __irq_exit_rcu common_interrupt </IRQ> The calling function - mptcp_subflow_data_available() - can be invoked from different contexts: - plain ssk socket lock - ssk socket lock + mptcp_data_lock - ssk socket lock + mptcp_data_lock + msk socket lock. Since subflow_error_report() tries to acquire the mptcp_data_lock, the latter two call chains will cause soft lookup. This change addresses the issue moving the error reporting call to outer functions, where the held locks list is known and the we can acquire only the needed one.
Why
The product does not properly acquire or release a lock on a resource, leading to unexpected resource state changes and behaviors.
How
An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.
What
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: mptcp: fix soft lookup in subflow_error_report() Maxim reported a soft lookup in subflow_error_report(): watchdog: BUG: soft lockup - CPU#0 stuck for 22s! [swapper/0:0] RIP: 0010:native_queued_spin_lock_slowpath RSP: 0018:ffffa859c0003bc0 EFLAGS: 00000202 RAX: 0000000000000101 RBX: 0000000000000001 RCX: 0000000000000000 RDX: ffff9195c2772d88 RSI: 0000000000000000 RDI: ffff9195c2772d88 RBP: ffff9195c2772d00 R08: 00000000000067b0 R09: c6e31da9eb1e44f4 R10: ffff9195ef379700 R11: ffff9195edb50710 R12: ffff9195c2772d88 R13: ffff9195f500e3d0 R14: ffff9195ef379700 R15: ffff9195ef379700 FS: 0000000000000000(0000) GS:ffff91961f400000(0000) knlGS:0000000000000000 CS: 0010 DS: 0000 ES: 0000 CR0: 0000000080050033 CR2: 000000c000407000 CR3: 0000000002988000 CR4: 00000000000006f0 Call Trace: <IRQ> _raw_spin_lock_bh subflow_error_report mptcp_subflow_data_available __mptcp_move_skbs_from_subflow mptcp_data_ready tcp_data_queue tcp_rcv_established tcp_v4_do_rcv tcp_v4_rcv ip_protocol_deliver_rcu ip_local_deliver_finish __netif_receive_skb_one_core netif_receive_skb rtl8139_poll 8139too __napi_poll net_rx_action __do_softirq __irq_exit_rcu common_interrupt </IRQ> The calling function - mptcp_subflow_data_available() - can be invoked from different contexts: - plain ssk socket lock - ssk socket lock + mptcp_data_lock - ssk socket lock + mptcp_data_lock + msk socket lock. Since subflow_error_report() tries to acquire the mptcp_data_lock, the latter two call chains will cause soft lookup. This change addresses the issue moving the error reporting call to outer functions, where the held locks list is known and the we can acquire only the needed one.
Why
The product does not properly acquire or release a lock on a resource, leading to unexpected resource state changes and behaviors.
How
An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.
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Exploit reality and attack path
CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.
Observed exploitation No confirmed evidence
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Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.
Public PoC / exploit material None recorded
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Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.
- Likely attack path
- a network path → Improper Locking → cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor
- Attack surface
- Network
- Privileges required
- None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
- Security boundary
- Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
- Weakness
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CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness. - CWE-667 ↗
CWE-667: Improper Locking. The product does not properly acquire or release a lock on a resource, leading to unexpected resource state changes and behaviors.
- CVSS vector
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CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HCommon Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.
AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CNoneConfidentiality impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.INoneIntegrity impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.AHighAvailability impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.- Post-exploitation / living off the land
- No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
03
Patch and workaround
Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.
- Status
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Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change. - Patch available
- Action
- Review the linked authoritative reference and apply the recorded fixed release appropriate to the affected product branch.
- Workaround
- No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04
Evidence and provenance
Published 21 May 2024 · Last source change 5 Aug 2026, 08:46 UTC · CWE-667 · Improper Locking
CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
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The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2021-33890
Product sourceCNA
Remediation sourceCVE/CNA references
CWE sourceCISA ADP
NVD statusNVD modified after enrichment
Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.
Material change intelligence
View recent updates ↗What changed after publication
No material field changes have been recorded since change tracking began. Routine source refreshes and cosmetic edits are intentionally excluded.
CVE published
Fixed release or patch reference recorded
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
- CVE
- Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
- CVSS
- Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
- EPSS
- Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
- CWE
- Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
- CNA
- CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
- CISA ADP
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
- NVD
- National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
- CERT / CSIRT
- A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
- PoC
- Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
- CSAF
- Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
- LoTL
- Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.