In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: guest_memfd: Treat memslot binding offset+size as unsigned values When… (CVE-2026-64283)
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's KVM subsystem involves incorrect handling of memslot binding offset and size as signed values instead of unsigned. This can cause an overflow check to fail, allowing an invalid offset to be accepted when binding a memslot to a guest_memfd file. The issue arises because the sum of offset and size can wrap around to a negative signed value, bypassing the intended overflow protection.
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Technical Summary
The Linux kernel's KVM guest_memfd feature incorrectly treats the sum of memslot binding offset and size as signed values during overflow checks. While size is limited to a maximum positive signed 32-bit value, the offset is unchecked and can be very large. Adding size to a large offset can produce a negative signed 64-bit sum, which is then incorrectly considered smaller than the file size, allowing an invalid binding offset. The fix involves treating offset and size as unsigned values to correctly detect overflow and prevent invalid memslot bindings.
Potential Impact
This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to bypass KVM's memslot binding overflow checks, potentially leading to incorrect memory mappings in a virtual machine environment. The impact is limited to local users with the ability to create guest_memfd bindings in KVM. There is no indication of remote exploitation or broader system compromise from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix has been implemented in the Linux kernel to treat memslot binding offset and size as unsigned values, correcting the overflow check logic. Users should apply the official kernel update that includes this patch. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, check the Linux kernel vendor advisory for the current remediation guidance.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: guest_memfd: Treat memslot binding offset+size as unsigned values When… (CVE-2026-64283)
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's KVM subsystem involves incorrect handling of memslot binding offset and size as signed values instead of unsigned. This can cause an overflow check to fail, allowing an invalid offset to be accepted when binding a memslot to a guest_memfd file. The issue arises because the sum of offset and size can wrap around to a negative signed value, bypassing the intended overflow protection.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Linux kernel's KVM guest_memfd feature incorrectly treats the sum of memslot binding offset and size as signed values during overflow checks. While size is limited to a maximum positive signed 32-bit value, the offset is unchecked and can be very large. Adding size to a large offset can produce a negative signed 64-bit sum, which is then incorrectly considered smaller than the file size, allowing an invalid binding offset. The fix involves treating offset and size as unsigned values to correctly detect overflow and prevent invalid memslot bindings.
Potential Impact
This vulnerability could allow a local attacker to bypass KVM's memslot binding overflow checks, potentially leading to incorrect memory mappings in a virtual machine environment. The impact is limited to local users with the ability to create guest_memfd bindings in KVM. There is no indication of remote exploitation or broader system compromise from the provided data.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix has been implemented in the Linux kernel to treat memslot binding offset and size as unsigned values, correcting the overflow check logic. Users should apply the official kernel update that includes this patch. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, check the Linux kernel vendor advisory for the current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-64fq-x7r6-wc9g
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-64283"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a65420e9c2644c7f80865e6
Added to database: 07/25/2026, 23:09:02 UTC
Last enriched: 07/25/2026, 23:40:36 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 00:32:01 UTC
Views: 2
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