CVE-2026-89919 Linux Kernel KVM s390 - Race Condition

Linux kernel KVM s390 contains a race condition caused by missing mmu_lock usage when reading gmap->asce in keyop, letting attackers cause memory corruption, exploit requires concurrent keyop and gmap_set_limit execution.

CVSS base score 7.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.17% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Race Condition
Impact
Denial Of Service
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
16 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for this issue.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

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