CVE-2026-68094: sched_ext: Preserve rq tracking across local DSQ dispatch

Published Aug 10, 2026
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Updated

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

schedext: Preserve rq tracking across local DSQ dispatch

dispatchtolocaldsq() can run from scxbpfdsqmovetolocal() while ops.dispatch() has recorded the current rq. Moving a task to a local DSQ may switch to the source or destination rq before synchronously invoking ops.dequeue() through the following path:

SCXCALLOP(dispatch, rq) ops.dispatch() scxbpfdsqmovetolocal() scxflushdispatchbuf() finishdispatch() dispatchtolocaldsq() scxdispatchenqueue() localdsqpostenq() calltaskdequeue() SCXCALLOPTASK(dequeue, lockedrq, ...)

The nested callback saves the recorded rq and restores it on return. If the rq tracking does not follow the lock switch, updatelockedrq() can trigger the following lockdep assertion while restoring an rq which is no longer held:

WARNING: kernel/sched/sched.h:1641 at calltaskdequeue+0x160/0x170 Call Trace: scxdispatchenqueue+0x2b0/0x460 dispatchtolocaldsq+0x138/0x230 scxflushdispatchbuf+0x1af/0x220 scxbpfdsqmovetolocalv2+0xe2/0x1c0 bpfschedextopsdispatch+0x4b/0xa7 dopicktaskscx+0x3b6/0x910 picknexttask+0x105/0x1f0 schedule+0x3e7/0x1980

Introduce switchrqlock() to update the tracking state together with each rq lock handoff. Use it in dispatchtolocaldsq(), moveremotetasktolocaldsq() and the in-balance paths of scxdsqmove(), ensuring that scxlockedrq() consistently refers to the rq whose lock is actually held throughout the lock dance.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel

Event History

Aug 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:58 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:58 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:19 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-68094?

CVE-2026-68094 has a risk score of 12, indicating a critical severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-68094?

To fix CVE-2026-68094, you should update the Linux kernel to the latest patched version.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-68094?

CVE-2026-68094 affects the Linux kernel and any systems running vulnerable versions.

4

What does CVE-2026-68094 exploit?

CVE-2026-68094 exploits a flaw in the scheduling extension which affects rq tracking during dispatch.

5

When was CVE-2026-68094 published?

CVE-2026-68094 was published on August 10, 2026.

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