CVE-2026-52969: KVM: Reject wrapped offset in kvm_reset_dirty_gfn()

highCVSS 7.1CVE-2026-52969

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What: A wrapped offset in kvm_reset_dirty_gfn() can lead to issues in KVM.
Who is affected: Deployments using KVM are affected.
Urgency: Remediation is urgent due to the high severity and potential for exploitation.
Action: Apply the relevant patches for the affected systems.

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Details

Source: Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity: high — CVSS 7.1
Published: 2026-06-09
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-52969

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-529690.15% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 4% of all scored CVEs.

Referenced CVEs

CVE	CSIRTS overview	External
CVE-2026-52969	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

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