CVE-2026-23434: Linux kernel · mtd: rawnand: serialize lock/unlock against other NAND operations
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1112.119~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1112.119~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1117.126~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1117.126~20.04.2 +63
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 3 Apr 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 that corrects this issue by serializing NAND lock/unlock operations properly. Users should apply the official Linux kernel updates that include this fix. The vendor advisory confirms that this vulnerability has been resolved in updated kernel versions. No additional mitigation steps beyond applying the patch are indicated.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's mtd: rawnand subsystem was resolved that involved improper serialization of lock and unlock operations on NAND devices. The flaw allowed race conditions on controllers implementing SET_FEATURES via multiple low-level PIO commands, potentially causing command conflicts on the NAND controller. This was fixed by adding proper device locking around these operations to prevent concurrent access issues.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-23434 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-23434 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/bab2bc6e850a697a23b9e5f0e21bb8c187615e95 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5fd5c078af23cb353507aa522e09d557d7eaef04 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a80291e577b44593a724d6cd64c14337c78f194d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/bab2bc6e850a697a23b9e5f0e21bb8c187615e95 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ce5229e78078e437704157eb542f43a6f83b429b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f25446e2c28939753d3b62d34dfda49952b2557d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f71ce0ae5aefe39dd5b2f996c0e08550d2153ad2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8567-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8576-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8574-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8596-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8575-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8576-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8597-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8595-2 (opens in a new tab)