CVE-2026-47334: Ubuntu Linux 6.8, 6.17 and 7.0 contain AppArmor SAUCE patches which incorrectly sleep while holding a spinlock

Routine

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CVE-2026-47334 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting ubuntu linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Ubuntu Linux 6.8, 6.17 and 7.0 contain AppArmor SAUCE patches which incorrectly sleep while holding a spinlock in notification handling code. The bug can be triggered by an unprivileged local user and can result in kernel panic or deadlock.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 100%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-833
Published	2026-05-28
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Canonical Ltd. · Vendor: canonical

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-28 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 24.04 · 25.10 · 26.04

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 24.04

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-47334?

ubuntu linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-47334 being exploited?

CVE-2026-47334 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-47334 affect?

CVE-2026-47334 affects ubuntu linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Ubuntu Linux 6.8, 6.17 and 7.0 contain AppArmor SAUCE patches which incorrectly sleep while holding a spinlock in notification handling code. The bug can be triggered by an unprivileged local user and can result in kernel panic or deadlock.

How urgent is CVE-2026-47334?

Priority 24/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

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