SB20260925126 - Improper initialization in Linux kernel sched



SB20260925126 - Improper initialization in Linux kernel sched

Published: September 25, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260925126
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-93253)

CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization

CVSSv4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to trigger a kernel warning.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization in scheduler isolation housekeeping cpumask memory handling when booting the kernel with the "nohz_full" parameter. A local privileged user can boot a kernel configured with the "nohz_full" parameter to trigger a kernel warning.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.