Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: nVMX: Hide shadow VMCS right after VMCLEAR free_nested() frees the shadow VMCS while vmcs01 still points to it. But because it is asynchronous with respect to loaded_vmcs_clear(), the vCPU might migrate before the pointer is cleared and __loaded_vmcs_clear() may then execute VMCLEAR. The VMCS needs to stay attached until its explicit VMCLEAR completes, but then it can be hidden and the page safely freed.
CVSS Score
HIGH
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1dabef6e206568bf9d9ade74f6e56a48ea35695d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/589419470030a89f16cf19300658b6dc644ca946
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/622ebfac01ba4f9c0060cebd41257fe46fc4a0b3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8001d2ce9d9bd09118ce523aef595aa094573ae3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af56298e9d86e6098cd1d2e155cb2949b7c45412
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-64562?
CVE-2026-64562 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: nVMX: Hide shadow VMCS right after VMCLEAR free_nested() frees the shadow VMCS while vmcs01 still points to it. But because i...
How severe is CVE-2026-64562?
CVE-2026-64562 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-64562?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.