CVE-2026-23094: Linux kernel · uacce: fix isolate sysfs check condition
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 6.8.0-1057.60~22.04.1 : 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 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1057.60~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1059.65~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1060.63~22.04.1 +27
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 that this issue is fixed in updated kernel packages. Users should update their Linux kernel to the fixed versions as provided by their distribution to mitigate this vulnerability.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's uacce subsystem was fixed that addressed improper sysfs file creation related to device isolation. The issue occurred when sysfs files were created if either isolate_err_threshold_read or isolate_err_threshold_write callbacks were present, but accessing a non-existent callback could cause a system crash. This flaw could lead to denial of service by crashing the system. The vulnerability affects specific Linux kernel versions and has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. A patch is available to correct this behavior.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23094 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23094 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/98eec349259b1fd876f350b1c600403bcef8f85d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/82821a681d5dcce31475a65190fc39ea8f372cc0 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/98eec349259b1fd876f350b1c600403bcef8f85d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9ab05cdcac354b1b1139918f49c6418b9005d042 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/fdbbb47d15ae17bf39fafec7e2028c1f8efba15e (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8289-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8296-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8296-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8289-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8278-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8393-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8440-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8499-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8570-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8594-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8604-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8605-1 (opens in a new tab)