CVE-2026-43482
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's sched_ext component. If a task is preempted between the scx_claim_exit() function and the subsequent helper work activation, and the BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter) scheduler fails to reschedule it, the system can become unresponsive. This can lead to a denial of service, as tasks stop being dispatched and the system wedges.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality
Technical Impact: Modify Application Data; Read Application Data
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