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CVE-2026-98714

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: SVM: Update control fields on #VMEXIT if and only if VMRUN succeeded Leave control.erap_ctl and control.clean as-is in the…

Published Oct 18, 2026EPSS 0.15%

Overview

CVE-2026-98714 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

Technical description

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

KVM: SVM: Update control fields on #VMEXIT if and only if VMRUN succeeded

Leave control.erap_ctl and control.clean as-is in the VMCS if VMRUN fails,

because as per AMD:

there's no explicit architectural guarantee about the behavior in the

presence of VMRUN failures. So the best thing to do would be to assume

that if VMRUN fails, the actions requested in the control fields may not

have been performed.

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-2026-98714?

CVE-2026-98714 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98714?

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-2026-98714?

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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