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CVE-2026-68334

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: rxrpc: fix io_thread race in rxrpc_wake_up_io_thread() rxrpc_wake_up_io_thread() checks local->io_thread before waking it, but…

Published Aug 10, 2026EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-68334 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 10, 2026.

Technical description

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

rxrpc: fix io_thread race in rxrpc_wake_up_io_thread()

rxrpc_wake_up_io_thread() checks local->io_thread before waking it, but

then reloads the pointer for wake_up_process().

local->io_thread is cleared with WRITE_ONCE() when the I/O thread exits, so

the second load can see NULL even if the first load did not.

Take a READ_ONCE() snapshot and use it for both the NULL check and the

wake_up_process() call, as rxrpc_encap_rcv() already does.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-68334?

CVE-2026-68334 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 10, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-68334?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-68334?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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