CVE-2026-47333 Out-of-bounds read in Ubuntu Linux AppArmor notification handling

High 7.8 Published Updated

An unprivileged local user can trigger a heap out-of-bounds read in AppArmor notification handling, potentially exposing sensitive data or causing system instability.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2026-47333?

CVE-2026-47333 is a high-severity memory corruption 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 AppArmor SAUCE patches which can potentially incorrectly compute the size of an internal buffer, leading to a heap memory out-of-bounds read in notification handling code. The bug can be triggered by an unprivileged local user and can result in invalid data being processed by the AppArmor DFA policy engine.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-47333?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2026-47333?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-47333 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-47333 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-79jw-477r-jj6f, UBUNTU-CVE-2026-47333.

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