CVE-2026-98863
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: KVM: x86: Re-pend GET_NESTED_STATE_PAGES if getting said pages fails Re-pend GET_NESTED_STATE_PAGES before exiting to userspace…
Overview
CVE-2026-98863 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: x86: Re-pend GET_NESTED_STATE_PAGES if getting said pages fails
Re-pend GET_NESTED_STATE_PAGES before exiting to userspace if getting the
nested pages fails in the KVM_RUN path. If userspace re-runs the vCPU, and
vmcs02 holds valid PFNs from the *previous* run of L2, then KVM could
re-enter L2 with stale, unpinned PFNs mapped into e.g. the vAPIC page.
Note, both SVM and VMX (as of commit 11722439fb20 ("KVM: nVMX: Ensure
KVM_REQ_GET_NESTED_STATE_PAGES is cleared on VM-Exit") ensure the request
is cleared on VM-Exit (including the "forced" case), i.e. there is no risk
of double-mapping due to emulated VMLAUNCH/VMRESUME/VMRUN *and* the request
trying to map the nested pages.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-98863?
CVE-2026-98863 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-98863?
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-2026-98863?
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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