CVE-2026-98473 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.111/6.18.54/7.2.8/7.3-rc4 vfio-ap vfio_ap_mdev_reset_queue memory leak

October 18, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.111/6.18.54/7.2.8/7.3-rc4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function vfio_ap_mdev_reset_queue of the component vfio-ap. Such manipulation leads to memory leak.

This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-98473. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available.

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