Linux Kernel up to 7.1.4 apparmor aa_replace_profiles use after free

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | $5k-$25k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability described as very critical has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 7.1.4. Affected by this issue is the function aa_replace_profiles of the component apparmor. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-80619. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 7.1.4 and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects the function aa_replace_profiles of the component apparmor. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: apparmor: fix potential UAF in aa_replace_profiles The function aa_replace_profiles was accessing udata->size after calling aa_put_loaddata(udata), causing a potential UAF. Fixed this by saving the size to a local variable before dropping the reference.
The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-80619 since 08/26/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/29/2026).
Upgrading to version 5.10.261, 5.15.212, 6.1.178, 6.6.145, 6.12.97, 6.18.40 or 7.1.5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 9d8e47cbce7536f19c96e37d0685a042010187ee/9d37dc6376e336dc4b4f39a7ad0d069aa70e9495/c0f3a3fda617beeec58708720304dd026a1a4dd7/5cba148eae6e8550c2889f5c0f94d72bed864321/c44de0880b7ccc15c70a6352b5e107677d32b061/57b1bd4486d56254bb8af1a8f3d4445bbe505290/dd5f1202f45a2dbe2c7dd10093f5c6bb2d8ac5bb/7b42f95813dc9ceb6bda35afcf914630909a19f9 is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-3075). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.
Affected
- Open Source Linux Kernel
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
- 5.10.260
- 5.15.211
- 6.1.177
- 6.6.144
- 6.12.0
- 6.12.1
- 6.12.2
- 6.12.3
- 6.12.4
- 6.12.5
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- 6.12.87
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- 6.12.89
- 6.12.90
- 6.12.91
- 6.12.92
- 6.12.93
- 6.12.94
- 6.12.95
- 6.12.96
- 6.18.0
- 6.18.1
- 6.18.2
- 6.18.3
- 6.18.4
- 6.18.5
- 6.18.6
- 6.18.7
- 6.18.8
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- 6.18.33
- 6.18.34
- 6.18.35
- 6.18.36
- 6.18.37
- 6.18.38
- 6.18.39
- 7.1.0
- 7.1.1
- 7.1.2
- 7.1.3
- 7.1.4
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5
VulDB Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: Kernel 5.10.261/5.15.212/6.1.178/6.6.145/6.12.97/6.18.40/7.1.5
Patch: 9d8e47cbce7536f19c96e37d0685a042010187ee/9d37dc6376e336dc4b4f39a7ad0d069aa70e9495/c0f3a3fda617beeec58708720304dd026a1a4dd7/5cba148eae6e8550c2889f5c0f94d72bed864321/c44de0880b7ccc15c70a6352b5e107677d32b061/57b1bd4486d56254bb8af1a8f3d4445bbe505290/dd5f1202f45a2dbe2c7dd10093f5c6bb2d8ac5bb/7b42f95813dc9ceb6bda35afcf914630909a19f9
Timeline
08/26/2026 CVE reserved08/28/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/28/2026 VulDB entry created
08/29/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-80619 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-80619
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-396562
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-3075 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen
Entry
Created: 08/28/2026 10:19Updated: 08/29/2026 06:11
Changes: 08/28/2026 10:19 (59), 08/29/2026 06:11 (7)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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