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windows on kvm
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The tag 'windows on kvm' covers discussions about running Windows virtual machines on KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine), the Linux hypervisor. Topics include nested virtualization, security vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-46032 affecting AMD nested virtualization code, and the implications for Windows workloads in Linux-backed environments such as Proxmox, cloud hosts, and nested Hyper-V testbeds. The content focuses on technical issues where KVM's handling of virtual CPU state can impact Windows guest stability and security, emphasizing the fragility of hypervisor recovery mechanisms. This tag is relevant for IT professionals and enthusiasts managing Windows VMs on KVM.
CVE-2026-46032 is a newly published Linux kernel KVM vulnerability, disclosed by NVD on May 27, 2026, affecting AMD nested virtualization code where a failed CR3 restore during nested VM exit could leave a guest running with corrupted virtual CPU state. The bug is narrow, deeply technical, and...