CVE-2026-64425: io_uring/io-wq: re-check IO_WQ_BIT_EXIT for each linked work item

Published Jul 25, 2026
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Updated

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

iouring/io-wq: re-check IOWQBITEXIT for each linked work item

commit 10dc95939817 ("iouring/io-wq: check IOWQBITEXIT inside work run loop") fixed the obvious case where ioworkerhandlework() took one exit-bit snapshot before draining pending work, but the fix stops one level too early.

ioworkerhandlework() now re-checks IOWQBITEXIT in its outer work run loop, yet it still snapshots that bit once before processing a whole dependent linked-work chain. If iowqexitstart() sets IOWQBITEXIT after the first linked item has started, the remaining linked items can still reuse stale dokill = false, skip IOWQWORKCANCEL, and continue running after exit has begun.

Move the check further inside, so it covers linked items too. Note: this is a syzbot special as it loves setting up tons of slow linked work on weird devices like msr that take forever to read, and immediately close the ring. Exit then takes a long time.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.144.1-1<6.6.145.2-1
6.6.145.2-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.145.2-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 10dc95939817

Event History

Jul 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:51 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:17 AM
Description
Jul 26, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:07 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:07 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-64425?

CVE-2026-64425 has a medium severity rating of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-64425?

To fix CVE-2026-64425, update the Linux kernel to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-64425?

CVE-2026-64425 affects the Linux Kernel and specific versions of Microsoft azl3 kernel.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2026-64425?

The potential consequences of CVE-2026-64425 include denial of service due to improper handling of exit-bit status.

5

How was CVE-2026-64425 resolved?

CVE-2026-64425 was resolved by implementing checks for IO_WQ_BIT_EXIT inside the work run loop in the Linux kernel.

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