CVE-2026-46082
KVM: SVM: Inject #UD for INVLPGA if EFER.SVME=0
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: SVM: Inject #UD for INVLPGA if EFER.SVME=0 INVLPGA should cause a #UD when EFER.SVME is not set. Add a check to properly inject #UD when EFER.SVME=0. [sean: tag for stable@]
INFO
Published Date :
May 27, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 1, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Apply the provided patch for KVM: SVM.
- Recompile the kernel if necessary.
- Reboot the system after applying the update.
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CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jun. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/491139c17f8ad5773303068411f6ac5eed438b51 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ebb63390142c6458fc37758e0892759989cc159f -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: SVM: Inject #UD for INVLPGA if EFER.SVME=0 INVLPGA should cause a #UD when EFER.SVME is not set. Add a check to properly inject #UD when EFER.SVME=0. [sean: tag for stable@] Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3ac9d4241d205f5d0df06358349ca718ebb0fa12 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/643125b66ffc1147c66616b749475ba9efb15971 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c15392ed9e49c1a16b4d3a3ccf1b3bf2318a6c28 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d99df02ff427f461102230f9c5b90a6c64ee8e23 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee24928ecd85db4b68ed111e91fef36af0ca37b0