CVE-2026-46051: md/raid5: fix soft lockup in retry_aligned_read()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
md/raid5: fix soft lockup in retryalignedread()
When retryalignedread() encounters an overlapped stripe, it releases the stripe via raid5releasestripe() which puts it on the lockless releasedstripes llist. In the next raid5d loop iteration, releasestripelist() drains the stripe onto handlelist (since STRIPEHANDLE is set by the original IO), but retryalignedread() runs before handleactivestripes() and removes the stripe from handlelist via findgetstripe() -> listdelinit(). This prevents handlestripe() from ever processing the stripe to resolve the overlap, causing an infinite loop and soft lockup.
Fix this by using releasestripe() with tempinactivelist instead of raid5releasestripe() in the failure path, so the stripe does not go through the releasedstripes llist. This allows raid5d to break out of its loop, and the overlap will be resolved when the stripe is eventually processed by handlestripe().
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.141.1-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-46051?
The severity of CVE-2026-46051 is classified as medium with a score of 5.5.
How do I fix CVE-2026-46051?
To fix CVE-2026-46051, you should update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-46051?
CVE-2026-46051 affects the Linux kernel, particularly the md/raid5 module, and related systems such as Microsoft azl3 kernel.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-46051?
CVE-2026-46051 is categorized as a soft lockup vulnerability within the Linux kernel's md/raid5 subsystem.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-46051?
The potential impacts of CVE-2026-46051 include system instability and unresponsiveness due to soft lockup issues within the RAID functionalities.