CVE-2026-23346: Linux kernel · arm64: io: Extract user memory type in ioremap_prot()
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 6.8.0-1066.69~22.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 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 6.8.0-1066.69~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1070.78~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1068.75~22.04.1 +22
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 25 Mar 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 and should be applied to affected linux-hwe-edge kernel versions. The vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms that this issue is fixed in updated kernel releases. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions as provided by their distribution to remediate this vulnerability.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel arm64 architecture related to the ioremap_prot() function has been resolved. The issue involved incorrect handling of user memory types in ioremap_prot(), causing kernel faults on systems with PAN (Privileged Access Never) enabled. The fix extracts only the memory type from the user pgprot_t and asserts the mapping is user space to prevent future issues. This affects multiple specific versions of the linux-hwe-edge kernel. The vulnerability has a medium severity score and a fix is available.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23346 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23346 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/8f098037139b294050053123ab2bc0f819d08932 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/3d64dcc0799c2d6921ba027716b7be721eb19fa8 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f098037139b294050053123ab2bc0f819d08932 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d1ad8fe7f72d73e1617bac79f2ec7a3bedf47e2a (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8903-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8905-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8906-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8904-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8903-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8905-2 (opens in a new tab)