CVE-2026-5164

Medium

Description

A flaw was found in virtio-win. The `RhelDoUnMap()` function does not properly validate the number of descriptors provided by a user during an unmap request. A local user could exploit this input validation vulnerability by supplying an excessive number of descriptors, leading to a buffer overrun. This can cause a system crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.7
Exploit probability—
ProductRedhat Virtio-win
PublishedMar 30, 2026
First seenMar 30, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-120CWE-120

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
redhat virtio-winNo range specified—
redhat enterprise_linux9.0, 10.0—

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