SB2026062570 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel sched



SB2026062570 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel sched

Published: June 25, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026062570
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-53080)

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference in the cls_fw classifier when classifying packets with an invalid old-style filter on a shared block. A local user can send crafted traffic while creating such a filter to cause a denial of service.

Exploitation requires the ability to configure traffic control filters and trigger packet classification.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.