CVE-2026-5165 — Virtio-win: virtio-win: memory corruption via use-after-free in virtio blk device reset
A flaw was found in virtio-win, specifically within the VirtIO Block (BLK) device. When the device undergoes a reset, it fails to properly manage memory, resulting in a use-afte…
Published: 2026-03-30 · CVSS: 6.7 · CVSS 3.1
A flaw was found in virtio-win, specifically within the VirtIO Block (BLK) device. When the device undergoes a reset, it fails to properly manage memory, resulting in a use-after-free vulnerability. This issue could allow a local attacker to corrupt system memory, potentially leading to system instability or unexpected behavior.
Source: CVE Program · Revision 8b16575c39f1e1810c5e863010da073d2d3285e7