CVE-2026-74529

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2026-74529 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_sync: hold conn in hci_connect_pa_sync() callback There is theoretical UAF if the conn is freed while the hci_sync task is running. Hold refcount to avoid that.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_sync: hold conn in hci_connect_pa_sync() callback There is theoretical UAF if the conn is freed while the hci_sync task is running. Hold refcount to avoid that.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.17%

6.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux>= 6d0417e4e1cf66fd917f06f0454958362714ef7d, < 68ffe4265775ed9e09e18e9a3b388740e25257bf; >= 6d0417e4e1cf66fd917f06f0454958362714ef7d, < c53c70ec289ee12f20c4f1b2fbfd151762c01f67; >= 6d0417e4e1cf66fd917f06f0454958362714ef7d, < 44fc74069d8988f2825246f9401218e29de2c0ab; eb8b860e87b296bd1874c79a668081efd00f9754; 94bf6380e936339a700c0b3171a49baf512aa70b; >= 6.12.28, < 6.13; >= 6.14.6, < 6.15
LinuxLinux6.15

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-74529?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_sync: hold conn in hci_connect_pa_sync() callback There is theoretical UAF if the conn is freed while the hci_sync task is running. Hold refcount to avoid that.
How severe is CVE-2026-74529?
CVE-2026-74529 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-74529?
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