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CVE-2026-64473

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: vfio: Remove device debugfs before releasing devres VFIO device debugfs files created with debugfs_create_devm_seqfile() store…

Published Jul 25, 2026EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2026-64473 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

vfio: Remove device debugfs before releasing devres

VFIO device debugfs files created with debugfs_create_devm_seqfile()

store a devres allocated debugfs_devm_entry as inode private data.

vfio_unregister_group_dev() currently calls vfio_device_del() before

vfio_device_debugfs_exit(), but device_del() releases devres. This can

leave debugfs entries visible with stale inode private data while

unregister waits for userspace references to drain.

Remove the per-device debugfs tree before vfio_device_del(). The debugfs

view is diagnostic only, so losing it at the start of unregister is

preferable to preserving entries whose backing storage may already have

been released.

Complete the teardown by clearing the per-device debugfs root after

removal. This matches the global debugfs root cleanup and prevents

future users from mistaking a removed dentry for a live debugfs tree

during the remainder of unregister.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-64473?

CVE-2026-64473 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-64473?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-64473?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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