CVE-2026-64020: nvme-pci: fix dma_vecs leak on p2p memory

Published Jul 19, 2026
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Updated

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

nvme-pci: fix dmavecs leak on p2p memory

We don't unmap P2P memory, so we don't need to track it. The dmavec allocation was getting leaked on the completion.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.17<7.0.11
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4

Event History

Jul 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:39 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-64020?

CVE-2026-64020 has a severity rating of 13, indicating a significant security risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-64020?

To fix CVE-2026-64020, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been resolved.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-64020?

CVE-2026-64020 is a memory management vulnerability related to dma_vecs leaking on peer-to-peer (p2p) memory in the Linux kernel.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-64020?

CVE-2026-64020 affects systems running the affected versions of the Linux kernel that utilize nvme-pci for memory management.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2026-64020?

Exploiting CVE-2026-64020 could lead to a memory leak, potentially resulting in degraded performance or stability issues in the affected Linux kernel environment.

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