CVE-2026-64008: Linux kernel · accel/rocket: fix UAF via dangling GEM handle in create_bo
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-28.28~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1, 7.0.0-28.28 +12
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Jul 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 |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
A patch addressing this vulnerability is available and should be applied promptly. Ubuntu has released updated Linux kernel packages fixing this issue as part of security notice USN-8593-1. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions to mitigate the risk. Since this is a local privilege escalation vector, applying the official kernel updates is the recommended mitigation. No additional vendor advisories indicate that no action is required or that the issue is already mitigated without patching.
Description
A use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability was identified and fixed in the Linux kernel's accel/rocket driver related to dangling GEM handles in the create_bo function. The flaw occurs when error handling frees an object without removing its handle, leading to potential dereferencing of freed memory in subsequent ioctl calls. The fix involved reordering handle creation to after all fallible operations succeed and adding missing error checks. This vulnerability affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to specific patched releases. The issue has a CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a high severity impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A patch is available and should be applied to mitigate the risk. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The vulnerability is part of a broader set of Linux kernel fixes released by Ubuntu in July 2026.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64008 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64008 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/f706e6a4ce75585af979aec3dcbdce68bc76306b (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8618-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8663-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8664-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-3 (opens in a new tab)