CVE-2026-47331: Linux hwe edge · Ubuntu Linux 6.8 contains AppArmor SAUCE patches which fail to acquire a lock when
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 6.8.0-1057.60~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 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 6.8.0-1057.60~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1059.65~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1058.65~22.04.1 +29
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 28 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available from the vendor. Users should apply the latest Ubuntu Linux kernel updates as specified in the Ubuntu security notices USN-8373-1 and USN-8393-1. After updating, a system reboot is required to activate the fixes. Due to an ABI change, recompilation and reinstallation of all third-party kernel modules is necessary. Follow the vendor's update instructions carefully to ensure full remediation.
Description
Ubuntu Linux kernel 6.8 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in AppArmor SAUCE patches due to failure to acquire a lock when modifying a linked list. This flaw can be triggered by an unprivileged local user, potentially leading to memory corruption and, theoretically, arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability is part of a broader set of Linux kernel security issues fixed in recent updates. A patch is available and users are advised to update and reboot their systems to apply the fixes.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-47331 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-47331 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8373-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8393-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8440-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8497-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8499-1 (opens in a new tab)