CVE-2026-64406

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified

CVE-2026-64406 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: fix UAF in bt_accept_dequeue() bt_accept_get() takes a temporary reference before dropping the accept queue lock. bt_accept_dequeue() currently drops that reference before bt_accept_unlink(), leaving only the queue reference. bt_accept_unlink() drops the queue reference. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: fix UAF in bt_accept_dequeue() bt_accept_get() takes a temporary reference before dropping the accept queue lock. bt_accept_dequeue() currently drops that reference before bt_accept_unlink(), leaving only the queue reference. bt_accept_unlink() drops the queue reference. The subsequent sock_hold() therefore accesses freed memory if it was the final reference, as observed by KASAN during listening L2CAP socket cleanup. Retain the temporary queue-walk reference through unlink and hand it to the caller on success. Drop it explicitly on the closed and not-yet-connected paths.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.27%

19.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.10.259, < 5.10.261—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.15.210, < 5.15.212—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.1.175, < 6.1.178—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.6.142, < 6.6.145—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.12.92, < 6.12.96—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.18.34, < 6.18.39—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 7.0.11, < 7.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 7.1.1, < 7.1.4—
LinuxLinux Kernel7.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel7.2Rc1

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-64406?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: fix UAF in bt_accept_dequeue() bt_accept_get() takes a temporary reference before dropping the accept queue lock. bt_accept_dequeue() currently drops that reference before bt_accept_unlink(), leaving only the queue reference. bt_accept_unlink() drops the queue reference. The subsequent sock_hold() therefore accesses freed memory if it was the final reference, as observed by KASAN during listening L2CAP socket cleanup. Retain the temporary queue-walk reference through unlink and hand it to the caller on success. Drop it explicitly on the closed and not-yet-connected paths.
How severe is CVE-2026-64406?
CVE-2026-64406 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-64406?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST