AUGUST 15, 2026
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CVE-2026-72281

UNKNOWN · CVSS N/A

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-15 · Last synced 2026-08-15

CyberRota Analysis

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A vulnerability in the Linux kernel affects the KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) implementation for arm64 architecture, specifically related to the accounting of protected guest faults. This flaw could lead to improper memory management, potentially allowing for resource exhaustion or denial of service within virtual machines. Organizations utilizing Linux-based systems with KVM for virtualization should prioritize addressing this issue to ensure the stability and security of their virtualized environments.

CVE
CVE-2026-72281
Severity
UNKNOWN
CVSS
N/A
EPSS
N/A
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: arm64: account pKVM reclaim against the VM mm Protected guest faults charge long term pins to the VM's mm. Teardown can run later from file release, where current->mm may be unrelated. Drop the charge from kvm->mm instead.