Timekeeping Vulnerability in Linux Kernel Affecting Auxiliary Timekeeper
CVE-2026-23106

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Key Information:

Vendor

Linux

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-23106?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's timekeeping mechanism. The issue arises when the adjtimex functionality is applied to auxiliary timekeepers without correctly updating the reference to the core timekeeper. This error can lead to improper updates to the core timekeeper's sequence lock, potentially causing inconsistencies in timekeeping. The problem is exacerbated by the lack of appropriate locking mechanisms, as evidenced by warnings in the lock debugging diagnostics. It is essential for users operating affected versions of the Linux kernel to apply updates to rectify this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Linux 775f71ebedd382da390dc16a4c28cffa5b937f79 < 8f7c9dbeaa0be5810e44d323735967d3dba9239d

Linux 775f71ebedd382da390dc16a4c28cffa5b937f79

Linux 6.17

References

Timeline

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