USN-8226-1

Advisory lineage Upstream: 2 Downstream: 0
Published: 30 Apr 2026, 15:55
Last modified:03 Jun 2026, 13:35

Vulnerability Summary

Overall Risk (default)
minimal
0/100
CVSS Score
No data
EPSS Score
No data
KEV
Not listed
Ransomware
No reports
Public exploits
None found
Dark Web
Not detected

Timeline

30 Apr 2026, 15:55
Published
Vulnerability first disclosed
03 Jun 2026, 13:35
Last Modified
Vulnerability information updated

Description

kmod update It was discovered that the Linux kernel algif_aead module contained a logic flaw allowing a local attacker to escalate privileges to root. This update to the kmod package disables loading the algif_aead module as a measure to mitigate the issue until kernel updates are made available. See the following URL for more information https://ubuntu.com/blog/copy-fail-vulnerability-fixes-available

Affected Systems

  • ubuntu•kmod

    < 29-1ubuntu1.1 | < 31+20240202-2ubuntu7.2 | < 34.2-2ubuntu1.1

References (3)