SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
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CVE-2026-49745

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.11%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-24 · Last synced 2026-08-23

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Kernel software operating within a Guest VM is vulnerable to sending improper commands to the GPU firmware, leading to out-of-bounds memory accesses. This flaw can be exploited to escalate privileges, potentially allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the host system. Organizations utilizing virtualized environments with GPU resources should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the associated risks.

CVE
CVE-2026-49745
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.11%

Original NVD Description

Kernel software installed and running inside a Guest VM may post improper commands to the GPU Firmware to trigger a write of data outside the Guest's virtualised GPU memory. Software installed and run under a Guest VM can send commands to the GPU which result in out of bounds memory accesses. These can be used to escalate privileges.

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