CVE-2026-99178 | Linux Kernel up to 6.18.58/7.2.12 x86/kvm arch/x86/kvm/x86.c __kvm_handle_async_pf race condition

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.18.58/7.2.12. Affected is the function __kvm_handle_async_pf of the file arch/x86/kvm/x86.c of the component x86/kvm. This manipulation causes race condition.

This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-99178. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

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