CVE-2026-23187: Linux kernel · pmdomain: imx8m-blk-ctrl: fix out-of-range access of bc->domains
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High · fixed in 6.8.0-1057.60~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 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 6.8.0-1057.60~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1059.65~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1058.65~22.04.1 +30
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 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?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 25.10linux-oraclepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-oracle?arch=source&distro=questingOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A patch is available from the vendor and should be applied promptly. The Ubuntu security advisory USN-8278-1 provides updated Linux kernel packages that fix this vulnerability along with other kernel security issues. Users should upgrade to the fixed kernel versions as listed in the advisory. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official updates.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's imx8m_blk_ctrl_remove() function caused an out-of-range access of bc->domains. This flaw has been resolved in affected Linux kernel versions. The issue could lead to a high impact on confidentiality and availability if exploited. Multiple Linux kernel subsystems have been updated to fix various security issues, including this one. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-23187 and has a CVSS score of 7.1 (medium severity). A patch is available and should be applied to mitigate the risk.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23187 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23187 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/6bd8b4a92a901fae1a422e6f914801063c345e8d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/071159ff5c0bf2e5efff79501e23faf3775cbcd1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/4390dcdabb5fca4647bf56a5a6b050bbdfa5760f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6bd8b4a92a901fae1a422e6f914801063c345e8d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7842b5dfcac888ece025a2321257d74b2264b099 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/eb54ce033b344b531b374496e68a2554b2b56b5a (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)