CVE-2026-52980 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.90/6.18.32/7.0.9 sched __sched_fork rel_deadline denial of service (WID-SEC-2026-2077)
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.90/6.18.32/7.0.9. The impacted element is the function __sched_fork of the component sched. Executing a manipulation of the argument rel_deadline can lead to denial of service.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-52980. The attack is only possible within the local network. No exploit exists.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.