PatchTheCVECVE-2026-46268: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI/P2PDMA: Fix p2pmem_alloc_mmap() warni
CVE-2026-46268 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting linux kernel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI/P2PDMA: Fix p2pmem_alloc_mmap() warning condition Commit b7e282378773 has already changed the initial page refcount of p2pdma page from one to zero, however, in p2pmem_alloc_mmap() it uses "VM_WARN_ON_ONCE_PAGE(!page_ref_count(page))" to assert the initial page refcount should not be zero and the following will be reported when CONFIG_DEBUG_VM is enabled: page: refcount:
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 99%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2026-06-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-22 |
Last updated 2026-07-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-46268?
linux kernel: upgrade to 6.18.14, 6.19.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-46268 being exploited?
CVE-2026-46268 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-46268 affect?
CVE-2026-46268 affects linux kernel. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: PCI/P2PDMA: Fix p2pmem_alloc_mmap() warning condition Commit b7e282378773 has already changed the initial page refcount of p2pdma page from one to zero, however, in p2pme
How urgent is CVE-2026-46268?
Priority 25/100. On your watchlist
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