CVE-2026-46171

kernel: riscv: kvm: fix vector context allocation leak

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Severity

Unknown

Red Hat Product Security

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CVSS

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Published · May 28, 2026

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) for RISC-V architecture. This vulnerability occurs when a second memory allocation fails during the vector context setup, causing a previously allocated memory block to be leaked. Over time, repeated occurrences of this issue could lead to memory exhaustion, potentially impacting system stability and availability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime