CVE-2026-47330: CWE-457 Use of uninitialized variable in Canonical Ubuntu Linux
Ubuntu Linux 6.8, 7.17 and 7.0 contain AppArmor SAUCE patches which can, under certain circumstances, use an uninitialized variable in notification handling code. The bug can be triggered by an unprivileged local user and can result in the incorrect caching of AppArmor notification responses.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from the use of an uninitialized variable within the AppArmor SAUCE patches in specific Ubuntu Linux versions (6.8.0, 6.17.0, and 7.0.0). The flaw affects notification handling code and can be triggered by an unprivileged local user, leading to incorrect caching of AppArmor notification responses. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.3, reflecting low severity with limited impact on integrity and no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are reported, and no official remediation level or patch has been disclosed by Canonical.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability may result in incorrect caching of AppArmor notification responses, potentially affecting the integrity of the notification handling process. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The exploit requires local unprivileged user access. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or remediation level is provided, users should monitor Canonical's advisories for updates. No specific mitigation steps are currently documented.
CVE-2026-47330: CWE-457 Use of uninitialized variable in Canonical Ubuntu Linux
Description
Ubuntu Linux 6.8, 7.17 and 7.0 contain AppArmor SAUCE patches which can, under certain circumstances, use an uninitialized variable in notification handling code. The bug can be triggered by an unprivileged local user and can result in the incorrect caching of AppArmor notification responses.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.3low
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from the use of an uninitialized variable within the AppArmor SAUCE patches in specific Ubuntu Linux versions (6.8.0, 6.17.0, and 7.0.0). The flaw affects notification handling code and can be triggered by an unprivileged local user, leading to incorrect caching of AppArmor notification responses. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.3, reflecting low severity with limited impact on integrity and no impact on confidentiality or availability. No known exploits are reported, and no official remediation level or patch has been disclosed by Canonical.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability may result in incorrect caching of AppArmor notification responses, potentially affecting the integrity of the notification handling process. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability. The exploit requires local unprivileged user access. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or remediation level is provided, users should monitor Canonical's advisories for updates. No specific mitigation steps are currently documented.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- canonical
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T10:37:36.433Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a188e08e29bf47b501d681d
Added to database: 5/28/2026, 6:48:40 PM
Last enriched: 5/28/2026, 7:04:57 PM
Last updated: 5/29/2026, 7:04:41 PM
Views: 10
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