REDHAT-BUG-2529668: High severity DPDK lib/vhost vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
A flaw was found in DPDK lib/vhost. The vhost log mapping calculation applies the mmap offset twice, which can lead to incorrect memory access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
DPDK lib/vhost
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:28 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Which component should be assessed for exposure?
Assess deployments that use the DPDK lib/vhost component, particularly where vhost log mapping is used.
2
What operation is involved in the flaw?
The issue occurs in the vhost log mapping calculation, where the mmap offset is applied twice and can result in incorrect memory access.