CVE-2026-23401 | Linux Kernel up to 7.0-rc5 KVM is_shadow_present_pte memory corruption

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 7.0-rc5. Affected by this issue is the function is_shadow_present_pte of the component KVM. This manipulation causes memory corruption.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-23401. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available.

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