@@ -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;
}