CVE-2026-46316: KVM: arm64: vgic-its: Drop the translation cache reference only for the erased entry

Published Jun 9, 2026
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Updated

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

KVM: arm64: vgic-its: Drop the translation cache reference only for the erased entry

vgicitsinvalidatecache() walks the per-ITS translation cache with xaforeach() and drops the cache's reference on each entry with vgicputirq(). It puts the iterated pointer, though, rather than the value returned by xaerase().

The function is called from contexts that do not exclude one another: the ITS command handlers hold itslock, the GITSCTLR write path holds cmdlock, and the path that clears EnableLPIs in a redistributor's GICRCTLR holds neither. Two or more of them can drain the same cache concurrently, and if each one observes the same entry, erases it and then puts it, the single reference the cache holds on that entry is dropped more than once. The entry can then be freed while an ITE still maps it.

xaerase() is atomic and returns the previous entry, so put only the entry that this context actually removed. The cache reference is then dropped exactly once per entry even when the invalidations run concurrently, and the behavior is unchanged when only one context runs.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Linux Kernel Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.10<6.12.93
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.35
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.12
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc6

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (KVM arm64 vgic-its) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2026-46316
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel KVM arm64 vgic-its to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch vgic-its: Drop the translation cache reference only for the erased entry

Event History

Jun 9, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:52 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-46316?

The severity of CVE-2026-46316 is rated as risk 30.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-46316?

To fix CVE-2026-46316, update the Linux kernel to a version where the vulnerability has been resolved.

3

What impacts does CVE-2026-46316 have on KVM arm64 systems?

CVE-2026-46316 can lead to incorrect handling of the translation cache in KVM arm64 systems.

4

Is CVE-2026-46316 specific to any version of the Linux kernel?

CVE-2026-46316 affects the Linux kernel specifically in the context of KVM arm64 vgic-its.

5

How can I verify if my system is affected by CVE-2026-46316?

You can verify if your system is affected by checking if you are using an impacted version of the Linux kernel related to KVM arm64.

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