CVE-2026-23063: Linux kernel · uacce: ensure safe queue release with state management
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 5.15.0-1105.112~20.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 3% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1105.112~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1110.119~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1106.115~20.04.1 +59
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 25.10linuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux@6.17.0-40.40?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws@6.17.0-1019.19?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure@6.17.0-1020.20?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde@6.17.0-1017.17?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp@6.17.0-1020.22?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle@6.17.0-1018.18?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. The vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms the fix is included in updated kernel packages. After updating, a system reboot is required. Users should recompile and reinstall any third-party kernel modules due to ABI changes. No additional mitigation actions are specified or required.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's UACCE accelerator framework was resolved to ensure safe queue release with proper state management. The issue involved unsafe direct calls to put_queue that could access freed pointers during concurrent operations, potentially causing system instability. The fix introduces a stop_queue operation to safely manage queue states and prevent access to null pointers. This vulnerability affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. A patch is available and should be applied to affected systems.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23063 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23063 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/26c08dabe5475d99a13f353d8dd70e518de45663 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/26c08dabe5475d99a13f353d8dd70e518de45663 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/43f233eb6e7b9d88536881a9bc43726d0e34800d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/47634d70073890c9c37e39ab4ff93d4b585b028a (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/92e4f11e29b98ef424ff72d6371acac03e5d973c (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8162-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8186-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8187-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8188-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-5 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8243-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8180-6 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8275-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-1 (opens in a new tab)