CVE-2026-68092 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.96/6.18.38/7.1.3 jiffies clocksource kernel/time/jiffies.c timekeeping_init race condition

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.96/6.18.38/7.1.3 and classified as problematic. Impacted is the function timekeeping_init of the file kernel/time/jiffies.c of the component jiffies clocksource. The manipulation leads to race condition.

This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-68092. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

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