CVE-2026-64020
kernel: nvme-pci: fix dma_vecs leak on p2p memory
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 19, 2026
Updated · August 22, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's nvme-pci driver. This vulnerability occurs due to improper handling of peer-to-peer (P2P) memory, where dma_vec allocations are not correctly unmapped. This oversight leads to a memory leak, which can degrade system performance and potentially lead to a denial of service over an extended period.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.1CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
CWE-772 · Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime