CVE-2026-5165

Published: Mar 30, 2026 Last Modified: Mar 30, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
MEDIUM 6,7
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: high
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high

Description

AI Translation Available

A flaw was found in virtio-win, specifically within the VirtIO Block (BLK) device. When the device undergoes a reset, it fails to properly manage memory, resulting in a use-after-free vulnerability. This issue could allow a local attacker to corrupt system memory, potentially leading to system instability or unexpected behavior.

825

Expired Pointer Dereference

Incomplete
Abstraction: Base Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality Availability Integrity
Potential Impacts:
Read Memory Dos: Crash, Exit, Or Restart Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Languages: C, C++, Memory-Unsafe
View CWE Details
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-5165
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-5165
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2453015
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2453015
https://github.com/virtio-win/kvm-guest-drivers-windows/pul…
https://github.com/virtio-win/kvm-guest-drivers-windows/pull/1493