riscv: kvm: fix vector context allocation leak
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AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a resource leak in the vector context allocation within the RISC-V KVM virtualization environment. The leak could potentially affect system stability or resource management, but specific impacts or exploitation techniques are not detailed in the available data. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-46171 by Microsoft Security Response Center and affects Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 versions.
Potential Impact
Based on the limited information, the impact likely involves resource leakage that could degrade system performance or stability. There is no evidence of active exploitation or direct compromise. The absence of detailed impact data or known exploits limits further impact assessment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
riscv: kvm: fix vector context allocation leak
Description
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Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a resource leak in the vector context allocation within the RISC-V KVM virtualization environment. The leak could potentially affect system stability or resource management, but specific impacts or exploitation techniques are not detailed in the available data. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-46171 by Microsoft Security Response Center and affects Microsoft and Azure Linux 3.0 versions.
Potential Impact
Based on the limited information, the impact likely involves resource leakage that could degrade system performance or stability. There is no evidence of active exploitation or direct compromise. The absence of detailed impact data or known exploits limits further impact assessment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-46171
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a19fed3e29bf47b500fe485
Added to database: 05/29/2026, 21:02:11 UTC
Last enriched: 05/29/2026, 21:15:09 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 46
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