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CVE-2026-47331: Linux hwe edge · Ubuntu Linux 6.8 contains AppArmor SAUCE patches which fail to acquire a lock when

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-47331· High 7.8

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

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 28 May 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • <6.8.0-124.124
Fixed in
  • 6.8.0-124.124
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • <6.8.0-1057.60
Fixed in
  • 6.8.0-1057.60
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-aws-6.14pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws-6.14?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • 6.14.0-1007.7~24.04.1 – 6.14.0-1018.18~24.04.1
11 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • <6.8.0-1058.64
Fixed in
  • 6.8.0-1058.64
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-6.11pkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-6.11?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • 6.11.0-1008.8~24.04.1 – 6.11.0-1018.18~24.04.1
7 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threatsAffected
  • <6.8.0-1058.65
Fixed in
  • 6.8.0-1058.65

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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.

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