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CVE-2026-72281

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: arm64: account pKVM reclaim against the VM mm Protected guest faults charge long term pins to the VM's mm.

Published Aug 15, 2026EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2026-72281 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2026.

Technical description

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

KVM: arm64: account pKVM reclaim against the VM mm

Protected guest faults charge long term pins to the VM's mm. Teardown

can run later from file release, where current->mm may be unrelated.

Drop the charge from kvm->mm instead.

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-2026-72281?

CVE-2026-72281 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-72281?

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-2026-72281?

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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