CVE-2026-59046

6.2 MEDIUM 0.1% exploit odds Fix listed Memory safety Device

What it is

In __pkvm_guest_relinquish_to_host of mem_protect.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2026-07-02 06:28 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2026-11-02 20:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-11-05 12:58 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.2 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2026-11-02 20:17 UTC
Last modified: 2026-11-05 12:58 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-20 · Improper input validation
Record status: Analyzed

Affected

Google Android

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.2

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record