# CVE-2026-5165

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-5165
- **Severity:** MEDIUM
- **CVSS Score:** 6.7 (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
- **CWE:** CWE-825
- **Published:** Mar 30, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Apr 28, 2026

## Description

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.

## Affected Products

No affected products listed.

## References

- [CNA](https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-5165)
- [CNA](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2453015)
- [CNA](https://github.com/virtio-win/kvm-guest-drivers-windows/pull/1493)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.11%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 1.3

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-10._