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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)

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Published: 07/25/2026 (07/25/2026, 12:31:29 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

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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AILast updated: 07/25/2026, 23:40:36 UTC

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.

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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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