CVE-2026-43392
kernel: sched_ext: Fix starvation of scx_enable() under fair-class saturation
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UnknownRed Hat Product Security
CVSS
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Published · May 8, 2026
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the sched_ext component of the Linux kernel. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause a system hang by exploiting an issue in the scx_enable() function. The function's task switching loop can lead to indefinite starvation of the enable thread when higher-priority fair-class workloads saturate the system. This results in a Denial of Service (DoS), making the system unresponsive.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CWE-821 · Incorrect Synchronization