CVE-2026-64244
kernel: drivers/base/memory: set mem->altmap after successful device registration
Severity
LowRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 24, 2026
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's memory management. This vulnerability occurs when a memory block fails to register, but its associated memory map is not properly cleared during device removal. This can lead to a system warning and potential instability or a kernel crash, allowing a local attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-617 · Reachable Assertion