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CVE-2026-45919: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sched/rt: Skip currently executing CPU in

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CVE-2026-45919 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting linux kernel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sched/rt: Skip currently executing CPU in rto_next_cpu() CPU0 becomes overloaded when hosting a CPU-bound RT task, a non-CPU-bound RT task, and a CFS task stuck in kernel space. When other CPUs switch from RT to non-RT tasks, RT load balancing (LB) is triggered; with HAVE_RT_PUSH_IPI enabled, they send IPIs to CPU0 to drive the execution of rto_push_irq_work_func. During push_r

Why this priority

  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.5 (Medium)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.1% (top 97%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-835
Published2026-05-27
Last modified2026-06-24
Publisher (CNA): kernel.org · Vendor: linux

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Last updated 2026-06-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

linux linux kernel UPGRADE
Affected: >= 4.4.103 and < 4.5 · >= 4.9.66 and < 4.10 · >= 4.14.3 and < 5.10.252 · >= 5.11 and < 5.15.202 · >= 5.16 and < 6.1.165 · >= 6.2 and < 6.6.128 · >= 6.7 and < 6.12.75 · >= 6.13 and < 6.18.14
Fixed in: 4.5, 4.10, 5.10.252, 5.15.202, 6.1.165, 6.6.128, 6.12.75, 6.18.14, 6.19.4
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-45919?

linux kernel: upgrade to 4.5, 4.10, 5.10.252, 5.15.202, 6.1.165, 6.6.128, 6.12.75, 6.18.14, 6.19.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-45919 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45919 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-45919 affect?

CVE-2026-45919 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: sched/rt: Skip currently executing CPU in rto_next_cpu() CPU0 becomes overloaded when hosting a CPU-bound RT task, a non-CPU-bound RT task, and a CFS task stuck in kernel

How urgent is CVE-2026-45919?

Priority 25/100. On your watchlist

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