SB2026091733 - Improper initialization in Linux kernel kvm vmx

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SB2026091733 - Improper initialization in Linux kernel kvm vmx

Published: September 17, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026091733
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper initialization (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89932)

CWE-ID: CWE-665 - Improper Initialization

CVSSv4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose or modify sensitive information, or cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization of last_vpid in KVM nested VMX VPID management when reusing a VPID after an L1 guest transitions from VMXOFF to VMXON and runs an L2 guest. A local user can cause stale TLB entries associated with a previous VPID lifetime to be used to disclose or modify sensitive information, or cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References