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CVE-2026-98865

sched_ext: Don't run ops.dequeue() with a DSQ lock held

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Linux Kernel sched_ext Vulnerability: CVE-2026-98865

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Short explanation

A vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel sched_ext component where ops.dequeue() is invoked with a DSQ lock held, leading to a self-deadlock condition [S0, S1]. The issue occurs because the source user DSQ lock remains held on consume and move paths [S0, S1].

Why does it matter?

This flaw can cause BPF schedulers to self-deadlock, adversely affecting system stability and operation [S0, S1].

What should be done?

  • Move the invocation after the DSQ unlock on all affected paths [S0, S1].
  • Clear SCX_TASK_IN_CUSTODY under the lock serializing the transfer [S0, S1].
  • Follow vendor advisories and security updates [S0].
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

Linux kernel sched_ext bileşeninde ops.dequeue() işlevi bir DSQ kilidi tutulurken çalıştırılmaktadır [S0, S1].

Bu durum BPF zamanlayıcılarında self-deadlock koşuluna yol açabilmektedir [S0, S1].

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In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sched_ext: Don't run ops.dequeue() with a DSQ lock held ops.dequeue() is invoked with the source user DSQ's lock still held on the consume and move paths (scx_consume_dispatch_q(), move_task_between_dsqs()). A BPF scheduler which locks the source user DSQ from ops.dequeue() - e.g. by iterating it with bpf_iter_scx_dsq - self-deadlocks. ops.dequeue() can only call the "any" kfuncs and none of them can lock a builtin DSQ, so the global and bypass paths can't deadlock; however, all DSQ locks share one lockdep class, so iterating any user DSQ from ops.dequeue() on those paths trips the recursion check. Move the invocation after the DSQ unlock on all three paths. SCX_TASK_IN_CUSTODY is cleared under the lock serializing the transfer so that the callback is invoked exactly once.

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

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Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 2

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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

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