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The vulnerability of the vhost_net_set_backend function (drivers/vhost/net.c) in the Linux kernel’s virtio subcomponent allows a attacker to cause a service failure and expose sensitive information.

🗓️ 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00Reported by FSTEC of Russia — Information Security Threat DatabaseType 
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Vulnerability in vhost_net_set_backend in Linux kernel virtio uses freed memory, risking service failure and data exposure.

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19 Aug 2025 00:00Current
6.5Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.5
CVSS 26.2
CVSS 37.1
EPSS0.00251
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