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CVE-2026-23110: scsi: core: Wake up the error handler when final completions race against each other

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: scsi: core: Wake up the error handler when final completions race against each other The fragile ordering between marking commands completed or failed so that the error handler only wakes when the last running command completes or times out has race conditions. These race conditions can cause the SCSI layer to fail to wake the error handler, leaving I/O through the SCSI host stuck as the error state cannot advance. First, there is an memory ordering issue within scsi_dec_host_busy(). The write which clears SCMD_STATE_INFLIGHT may be reordered with reads counting in scsi_host_busy(). While the local CPU will see its own write, reordering can allow other CPUs in scsi_dec_host_busy() or scsi_eh_inc_host_failed() to see a raised busy count, causing no CPU to see a host busy equal to the host_failed count. This race condition can be prevented with a memory barrier on the error path to force the write to be visible before counting host busy commands. Second, there is a general ordering issue with scsi_eh_inc_host_failed(). By counting busy commands before incrementing host_failed, it can race with a final command in scsi_dec_host_busy(), such that scsi_dec_host_busy() does not see host_failed incremented but scsi_eh_inc_host_failed() counts busy commands before SCMD_STATE_INFLIGHT is cleared by scsi_dec_host_busy(), resulting in neither waking the error handler task. This needs the call to scsi_host_busy() to be moved after host_failed is incremented to close the race condition.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2026-23110 is a Linux kernel SCSI-layer race condition that can leave storage I/O stuck because the error handler is not awakened. The business risk is availability: systems depending on affected Linux kernels and SCSI-attached or SCSI-emulated storage may hang I/O until recovery or reboot.

Executive priority

Treat as a scheduled availability-risk remediation, with higher urgency for production storage, virtualization, industrial, or appliance environments. No source in the bundle supports emergency exploitation response, but stuck storage I/O can still create material outage risk.

Technical view

The flaw is in SCSI core completion/error ordering. Memory ordering in scsi_dec_host_busy() and sequencing in scsi_eh_inc_host_failed() can prevent any CPU from seeing the final host-busy/host-failed state needed to wake SCSI error handling. Kernel stable commits add ordering fixes and move host-busy counting after host_failed increment.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux systems using affected kernel versions with SCSI hosts, including physical servers, virtualized storage paths, SAN/iSCSI environments, and appliances based on Linux kernels. The bundle identifies Linux as affected but does not provide distro package names.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public exploit activity, or attacker prerequisites. The described impact is a race-triggered availability failure in kernel storage handling, not disclosed arbitrary code execution or privilege escalation.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports a kernel concurrency bug fixed through stable commits. The bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, exploitability analysis, and precise distro package mapping. Avoid assuming remote exploitability; focus validation on affected kernel lineage, SCSI usage, and presence of the upstream fix.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply Linux kernel stable updates containing the referenced SCSI core fixes.
  • Use distribution or appliance vendor advisories to map fixed kernel package versions.
  • Prioritize storage-heavy servers and systems with SCSI, SAN, iSCSI, or virtual disk dependencies.
  • Review Siemens advisory if managing Siemens products covered by that vendor notice.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory running kernel versions across Linux servers and appliances.
  • Map kernel builds to affected ranges and referenced stable commits.
  • Check storage incident logs for SCSI error-handler stalls or stuck I/O symptoms.
  • Confirm vendor kernel packages include the SCSI core race-condition fix after patching.
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2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux6eb045e092efefafc6687409a6fa6d1dabf0fb69, 6eb045e092efefafc6687409a6fa6d1dabf0fb69, 6eb045e092efefafc6687409a6fa6d1dabf0fb69, 6eb045e092efefafc6687409a6fa6d1dabf0fb69, 6eb045e092efefafc6687409a6fa6d1dabf0fb69, 6eb045e092efefafc6687409a6fa6d1dabf0fb69unaffected
LinuxLinux5.5, 0, 5.10.249, 6.1.162, 6.6.122, 6.12.68, 6.18.8, 6.19affected
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