CVE-2025-68333: sched_ext: Fix possible deadlock in the deferred_irq_workfn()

Published Dec 22, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

schedext: Fix possible deadlock in the deferredirqworkfn()

For PREEMPTRT=y kernels, the deferredirqworkfn() is executed in the per-cpu irqwork/ task context and not disable-irq, if the rq returned by containerof() is current CPU's rq, the following scenarios may occur:

lock(&rq->lock); <Interrupt> lock(&rq->lock);

This commit use IRQWORKINITHARD() to replace initirqwork() to initialize rq->scx.deferredirqwork, make the deferredirqworkfn() is always invoked in hard-irq context.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.117.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12<6.12.68
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.17.12
Linux Linux kernel=6.18-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.18-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.18-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.18-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.18-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.18-rc6

Event History

Dec 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:14 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-68333?

CVE-2025-68333 has a severity rating that indicates a significant impact on system reliability due to possible deadlock scenarios.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-68333?

To fix CVE-2025-68333, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version where this vulnerability has been resolved.

3

Which versions of the Linux Kernel are affected by CVE-2025-68333?

CVE-2025-68333 affects versions of the Linux kernel that utilize PREEMPT_RT=y configurations.

4

What is the nature of the issue in CVE-2025-68333?

The issue in CVE-2025-68333 involves a possible deadlock condition in the deferred_irq_workfn() execution.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2025-68333?

Currently, the recommended approach for CVE-2025-68333 is to apply the official kernel patch rather than use workarounds.

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