CVE-2026-64042
HIGH
Published Jul 19, 2026
Modified Jul 20, 2026
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.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0015
Probability of exploitation
0.05%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-64042? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2026-64042? +
CVE-2026-64042 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0015, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-64042? +
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