CVE-2026-64042Patch(linux / linux_kernel)

LOWCVSS 8.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch linux linux_kernel systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vfio/pci: Check BAR resources before exporting a DMABUF A DMABUF exports access to BAR resources and, although they are requested at startup time, we need to ensure they really were reserved before exporting. Otherwise, it's possible to access unreserved resources through the export. Add a check to the DMABUF-creation path.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-862

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • linux_kernel

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
linux_kernel

1 version affected across 1 product

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-24: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-24: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-24: 107-24
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Full discourse1 post
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH: CVE-2026-64042 (CVSS 8.8) Linux kernel VFIO/PCI flaw allows local attackers to access unreserved BAR resources via DMABUF exports. Patch immediately. #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow #ThreatIntel #DFIR https://t.co/HHN728XTRN

    Post summary

    The tweet announces the high‑severity CVE‑2026‑64042 affecting Linux kernel VFIO/PCI, provides technical details, and urges immediate patching.

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CPE platform detail4 entries

4 of 4 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSlinuxlinux_kernel---
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.1--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.1--
OSlinuxlinux_kernel7.1--

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