Bug 2482109 (CVE-2026-46082)

Summary: CVE-2026-46082 kernel: KVM: SVM: Inject #UD for INVLPGA if EFER.SVME=0
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A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's virtualization component, known as KVM. This vulnerability arises when a specific instruction, INVLPGA, is used in a virtualized environment without the proper security setting (EFER.SVME). The system fails to trigger an expected error, which could allow a local attacker to bypass security controls or disrupt the system's operation, leading to a denial of service.
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-05-27 15:11:45 UTC
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

KVM: SVM: Inject #UD for INVLPGA if EFER.SVME=0

INVLPGA should cause a #UD when EFER.SVME is not set. Add a check to
properly inject #UD when EFER.SVME=0.

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