CVE-2026-86566
dpdk: dpdk: Guest with runt RX descriptors underflows copy length in vhost enqueue (split and packed rings)
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 15, 2026
Updated · November 4, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in DPDK lib/vhost. A guest with runt RX descriptors can underflow the copy length in vhost enqueue, causing a denial of service in a shared vhost backend such as OVS-DPDK.
Statement
A malicious guest with a vhost-user network device can trigger this flaw. Red Hat has rated this as having a security impact of Important.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
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 · 6.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-191 · Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound)