CVE-2026-93817: Linux kernel · perf: Fix addr_filter_ranges lifetime
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
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.
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 24 Sep 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
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
A fix is available for this vulnerability. Users should apply the official patches or upgrade to fixed versions of the Linux kernel to remediate the issue. Since this is not a cloud service, remediation depends on applying updates to affected systems.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's perf subsystem related to the lifetime management of addr_filter_ranges has been resolved. The issue involved improper handling of event::addr_filter_ranges under RCU (Read-Copy-Update), which should be freed using RCU mechanisms. This flaw could lead to serious impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-93817 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-93817 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/cd8dab11046c03ab07899ce3fe2aa7d1a9702cf1 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/6f1853b2b9f38f1343790bae8c0601b3f7554754 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e62d4192e593630f355094adc467058a05bdc935 (opens in a new tab)