Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

apparmor: fix NULL sock in aa_sock_file_perm

Deal with the potential that sock and sock-sk can be NULL during
socket setup or teardown. This could lead to an oops. The fix for NULL
pointer dereference in __unix_needs_revalidation shows this is at
least possible for af_unix sockets. While the fix for af_unix sockets
applies for newer mediation this is still the fall back path for older
af_unix mediation and other sockets, so ensure it is covered.
Published: 2026-05-27
Score: n/a
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4606-1 linux security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8492-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
History

Thu, 28 May 2026 12:15:00 +0000


Wed, 27 May 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-476

Wed, 27 May 2026 14:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: apparmor: fix NULL sock in aa_sock_file_perm Deal with the potential that sock and sock-sk can be NULL during socket setup or teardown. This could lead to an oops. The fix for NULL pointer dereference in __unix_needs_revalidation shows this is at least possible for af_unix sockets. While the fix for af_unix sockets applies for newer mediation this is still the fall back path for older af_unix mediation and other sockets, so ensure it is covered.
Title apparmor: fix NULL sock in aa_sock_file_perm
First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel
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Linux Linux Kernel
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Linux

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-27T12:15:12.310Z

Reserved: 2026-05-13T15:03:33.078Z

Link: CVE-2026-45848

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-05-27T14:16:56.700

Modified: 2026-06-17T10:52:36.150

Link: CVE-2026-45848

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Severity :

Publid Date: 2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2026-45848 - Bugzilla

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Updated: 2026-05-27T16:30:36Z

Weaknesses