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CVE-2026-64020

kernel: nvme-pci: fix dma_vecs leak on p2p memory

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

7.1

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 · 7.1
CVSS: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