CVE-2026-81010
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's io_uring/waitid component. The io_waitid_cb() function, when running from a kernel worker, fails to properly acknowledge task work cancellation. This oversight causes the __do_wait() function to execute within an incorrect task context, which is critical as waitid operations are inherently task-context dependent. Consequently, this could lead to unexpected system behavior or issues with process state management.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 4.7 | N/A | N/A |
| Attack Vector | Local | N/A | N/A |
| Attack Complexity | High | N/A | N/A |
| Privileges Required | Low | N/A | N/A |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | N/A |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | N/A |
| Confidentiality | None | N/A | N/A |
| Integrity Impact | None | N/A | N/A |
| Availability Impact | High | N/A | N/A |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Other
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; Read Memory; Modify Application Data; Read Application Data; Alter Execution Logic
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