1 files changed, 7 insertions, 1 deletions
diff --git a/hw/nvme/ctrl.c b/hw/nvme/ctrl.c
index 76fe039704..94ef639457 100644
--- a/hw/nvme/ctrl.c
+++ b/hw/nvme/ctrl.c
@@ -8309,9 +8309,15 @@ static void nvme_realize(PCIDevice *pci_dev, Error **errp)
     if (pci_is_vf(pci_dev)) {
         /*
          * VFs derive settings from the parent. PF's lifespan exceeds
-         * that of VF's, so it's safe to share params.serial.
+         * that of VF's.
          */
         memcpy(&n->params, &pn->params, sizeof(NvmeParams));
+
+        /*
+         * Set PF's serial value to a new string memory to prevent 'serial'
+         * property object release of PF when a VF is removed from the system.
+         */
+        n->params.serial = g_strdup(pn->params.serial);
         n->subsys = pn->subsys;
     }