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CVE-2026-56923

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.4 EPSS 0.05% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-15 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

A race condition in the handle_unmap_req function of tipc_virtio_dev.c can lead to memory corruption, allowing local users to escalate their privileges without requiring additional execution rights or user interaction. Organizations utilizing affected products should prioritize patching this vulnerability to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and potential system compromise.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
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CVE
CVE-2026-56923
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.4
EPSS
0.05%

Original NVD Description

In handle_unmap_req of tipc_virtio_dev.c, there is a possible memory corruption due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.