CVE-2026-47326: Memory leak in Ubuntu Linux AppArmor large notification response allocation

Published May 28, 2026
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Updated

Last updated 5 June 2026

Other sources

Ubuntu Linux 6.8, 6.17 and 7.0 contain SAUCE patches with a memory leak in the handling of big responses to AppArmor notifications. The bug can be triggered by an unprivileged local user. The memory leak could lead to resource exhaustion.

NVD

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Ubuntu Linux kernel=6.8, =6.17, =7.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.257-16.1.170-36.1.174-16.12.86-16.12.90-27.0.10-1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=24.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=25.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=26.04

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.257-1Fixed in 6.1.170-3Fixed in 6.1.174-1Fixed in 6.12.86-1Fixed in 6.12.90-2Fixed in 7.0.10-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.257-1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.170-3
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.174-1
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.12.86-1
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.12.90-2
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.0.10-1
  9. Compensating control

    Restrict or remove untrusted/unprivileged local user access until systems are patched to prevent local users from triggering the AppArmor large-notification memory leak (e.g., disable unneeded accounts, restrict shell/login access).

Event History

May 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:16 PM
RemedyAffected Software
Jun 2, 2026
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·03:37 PM
Description
Jun 3, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:38 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jun 6, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:40 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-47326?

The severity of CVE-2026-47326 is classified as medium with a score of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-47326?

To fix CVE-2026-47326, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of Ubuntu where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-47326 have on my system?

CVE-2026-47326 can lead to resource exhaustion due to a memory leak when handling large AppArmor notification responses.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-47326?

CVE-2026-47326 affects users running Ubuntu Linux versions 6.8, 6.17, and 7.0.

5

Can CVE-2026-47326 be exploited by a remote attacker?

CVE-2026-47326 cannot be exploited by a remote attacker as it requires local privileges to trigger the memory leak.

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