SB20260816494 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel sched

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SB20260816494 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel sched

Published: August 16, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260816494
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-2026-72035)

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

CVSSv4: 6.8 [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]


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

The vulnerability exists due to a null pointer dereference in the sch_taprio scheduler when processing ordinary egress through a non-work-conserving child qdisc after a peeked packet is orphaned and queue state is desynchronized. A local attacker can trigger network egress through a qfq child to cause a denial of service.

The issue can panic the kernel from softirq, and the qfq child can be re-entered on an emptied list.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References