CVE-2026-23407: apparmor: fix missing bounds check on DEFAULT table in verify_dfa()

Published Apr 1, 2026
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Updated

apparmor: fix missing bounds check on DEFAULT table in verifydfa()

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel (AppArmor)
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.0.0-1
Linux Linux kernel>=4.17.1<5.10.253
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.203
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.169
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.130
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.77
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.18
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.8
Linux Linux kernel=4.17
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.19.0-rc7-next-20260127

Event History

Apr 1, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:36 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 10, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:02 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-23407?

CVE-2026-23407 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the AppArmor functionality in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-23407?

To fix CVE-2026-23407, upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-23407?

CVE-2026-23407 affects systems running the AppArmor feature of the Linux kernel.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-23407?

The impact of CVE-2026-23407 could allow an attacker to exploit the missing bounds check, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within the system.

5

Is CVE-2026-23407 publicly known?

Yes, CVE-2026-23407 is a publicly known vulnerability that has been documented and assigned a CVE identifier.

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