CVE-2026-47327 NULL pointer dereference in Ubuntu Linux AppArmor notification handling

What is CVE-2026-47327?

CVE-2026-47327 is a low-severity vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Linux, published on 28 May 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Ubuntu Linux 6.8, 6.17 and 7.0 contain SAUCE patches with a possible NULL pointer dereference in the handling of AppArmor notifications. The bug can be triggered by an unprivileged local user. This can lead to a kernel oops.

Weakness: CWE-476

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-47327?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2026-47327?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2026-47327 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-47327 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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All Canonical Ubuntu Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-mc7m-mf78-qjmx, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-47327.