Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv: kvm: fix vector context allocation leak When the second kzalloc (host_context.vector.datap) fails in kvm_riscv_vcpu_alloc_vector_context, the first allocation (guest_context.vector.datap) is leaked. Free it before returning.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.5, < 6.18.30 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1d57ab45ec5c0e22789de793bcf2a31ad6fb7d98Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7c958d7c1eb1cb9b2be7b5ee4129fcd66cec978Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bd62c0f61bc722a097417401030c596cea8e21aaPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-46171?
CVE-2026-46171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: riscv: kvm: fix vector context allocation leak When the second kzalloc (host_context.vector.datap) fails in kvm_riscv_vcpu_alloc_v...
How severe is CVE-2026-46171?
CVE-2026-46171 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-46171?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.