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CVE-2026-5165

VendorredhatProductenterprise linux, virtio-winDiscoveredMar 30, 2026UpdatedApr 28, 2026

A flaw was found in virtio-win, specifically within the VirtIO Block (BLK) device. When the device undergoes a reset, it fails to properly manage memory, resulting in a use-after-free vulnerability. This issue could allow a local attacker to corrupt system memory, potentially leading to system instability or unexpected behavior.

CVSS v3.1
6.7 MEDIUM
EPSS
0.15%
probability of exploitation in 30 days
CISA KEV
Not listed
no confirmed exploitation reported
News coverage
0
sources referencing this CVE
Related IOCs
0
seen in the same coverage
CVSS v3.1 Detail
Attack VectorLOCAL
Attack ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredHIGH
User InteractionNONE
ScopeUNCHANGED
ConfidentialityHIGH
IntegrityHIGH
AvailabilityHIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Connections
3 relationships
Timeline
disclosure → media coverage
Mar 30, 2026
Disclosure — published as a CVE record. · last revised by NVD Apr 28, 2026