hwrng: core - use RCU and work_struct to fix race condition
CVE-2026-45949 is a vulnerability related to a race condition in the hwrng core component, which is addressed by using RCU and work_struct mechanisms. The vulnerability affects Microsoft products including Azure Linux 3. 0. No CVSS score is provided, and there are no known exploits in the wild. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor advisory. The description provided is minimal and does not specify exploitation methods or impact beyond the race condition fix.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a race condition in the hwrng core component of Microsoft products such as Azure Linux 3.0. The fix involves using Read-Copy-Update (RCU) and work_struct to address the race condition. The vendor advisory does not provide detailed technical information or patch status. No known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The impact is related to a race condition in the hardware random number generator core, which could potentially affect system reliability or security. However, no specific impact details or exploitation scenarios are provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround information is provided at this time.
hwrng: core - use RCU and work_struct to fix race condition
Description
CVE-2026-45949 is a vulnerability related to a race condition in the hwrng core component, which is addressed by using RCU and work_struct mechanisms. The vulnerability affects Microsoft products including Azure Linux 3. 0. No CVSS score is provided, and there are no known exploits in the wild. No patch or remediation details are currently available from the vendor advisory. The description provided is minimal and does not specify exploitation methods or impact beyond the race condition fix.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a race condition in the hwrng core component of Microsoft products such as Azure Linux 3.0. The fix involves using Read-Copy-Update (RCU) and work_struct to address the race condition. The vendor advisory does not provide detailed technical information or patch status. No known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
The impact is related to a race condition in the hardware random number generator core, which could potentially affect system reliability or security. However, no specific impact details or exploitation scenarios are provided. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround information is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-45949
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a18ab82e29bf47b50288ee0
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 8:54:26 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 9:06:04 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 6:59:57 AM
Views: 2
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