CVE-2026-64477
kernel: x86,fs/resctrl: Prevent out-of-bounds access while offlining CPU when SNC enabled
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 25, 2026
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. When a CPU is taken offline on systems with Sub-NUMA Clustering (SNC) enabled, a programming error in the resource control (resctrl) file system can lead to an out-of-bounds memory access. This issue may cause system instability or crashes. The vulnerability arises from an incorrect attempt to query a non-existent CPU during the offlining process.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read