CVE-2026-64425
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's io_uring subsystem. This vulnerability allows linked work items to continue executing even after a system exit process has begun. This can lead to a denial of service by prolonging the exit sequence and potentially consuming system resources unexpectedly.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Availability
Technical Impact: DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU); DoS: Resource Consumption (Memory); DoS: Resource Consumption (Other); Reduce Performance
This issue can make the product perform more slowly. If an attacker can influence the number of iterations in the loop, then this performance problem might allow a denial of service by consuming more platform resources than intended.
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