CVE-2026-5165
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CVE-2026-5165 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in virtio-win, specifically within the VirtIO Block (BLK) device. When the device undergoes a reset, it fails to properly manage memory, resulting in a use-after-free vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in virtio-win, specifically within the VirtIO Block (BLK) device. When the device undergoes a reset, it fails to properly manage memory, resulting in a use-after-free vulnerability. This issue could allow a local attacker to corrupt system memory, potentially leading to system instability or unexpected behavior.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Virtio-Win | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-5165Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2453015Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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