CVE-2026-72460: Linux kernel · apparmor: check label build before no_new_privs test
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 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 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1123.132~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1 +42
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 15 Aug 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 fix is available that addresses this issue by improving label build failure handling in the aa_change_profile() function. Users should apply the official patches or updates provided by their Linux distribution or vendor for the affected linux-azure kernel versions.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's AppArmor component was resolved. The flaw involved improper handling of label building in the aa_change_profile() function, where failure to build a replacement label could lead to dereferencing an invalid label. The issue was fixed by reusing existing target-label build failure handling to prevent invalid dereferences while preserving audit handling.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72460 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/31cb109db5e6322ed22304fd5c0dedbaa438d6d3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a29f06db44b4c94597ded58f639eed3e21781ac3 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/a58cafd38b46fb1a2220e2fbbcfe291ea75fa147 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/b7c45c05a396a017c49ac7949de240a0dfc0ac4e (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cfc224866530a6842b6c2d2d30ef6a9b0e64bb9c (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d82160132345688a09cbaa648cfdd16bb32e8ea2 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d84bb195d208adbf77f012ca2a96e11163f6def1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec926b2a351eeeb31e6c9aee02e0c32f94b5588f (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72460 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72460 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/a58cafd38b46fb1a2220e2fbbcfe291ea75fa147 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8876-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8878-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8879-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8877-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8889-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8886-1 (opens in a new tab)