CVE-2026-0029

In __pkvm_init_vm of pkvm.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a logic error in the code

High · published March 2, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.4
EPSS
0%
Percentile
1.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

In __pkvm_init_vm of pkvm.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.4 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00109 · 1.2th percentile
Published
2026-03-02T18:42Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 MAR 18:42Z
    In __pkvm_init_vm of pkvm.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a logic error in the code
    cvelistv5