CVE-2026-23028

CVE-2026-23028 is a security vulnerability that is still awaiting full analysis and scoring. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: LoongArch: KVM: Fix kvm_device leak in kvm_ipi_destroy() In kvm_ioctl_create_device(), kvm_device has allocated memory, kvm_device->destroy() seems to be supposed to free its kvm_device struct, but kvm_ipi_destroy() is not currently doing this, that would lead to a memory leak. So, fix it.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-23028?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: LoongArch: KVM: Fix kvm_device leak in kvm_ipi_destroy() In kvm_ioctl_create_device(), kvm_device has allocated memory, kvm_device->destroy() seems to be supposed to free its kvm_device struct, but kvm_ipi_destroy() is not currently doing this, that would lead to a memory leak. So, fix it.
Is CVE-2026-23028 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-23028?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-23028 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-23028 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5066.
When was CVE-2026-23028 published?
CVE-2026-23028 was published on 2026-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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