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CVE-2026-63946

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.33%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-19 · Last synced 2026-08-18

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The vulnerability affects the Linux kernel's Bluetooth subsystem, specifically in the iso_recv_frame function, which improperly handles a socket reference, leading to a use-after-free condition. This flaw can be exploited by an attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code or crash the system, making it critical for organizations using Linux-based systems with Bluetooth capabilities to prioritize patching. System administrators and security teams should address this vulnerability promptly to mitigate risks associated with unauthorized access or service disruptions.

CVE
CVE-2026-63946
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.33%
Linux

Original NVD Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: ISO: fix UAF in iso_recv_frame iso_recv_frame reads conn->sk under iso_conn_lock but releases the lock before using sk, with no reference held. A concurrent iso_sock_kill() can free sk in that window, causing use-after-free on sk->sk_state and sock_queue_rcv_skb(). Fix by replacing the bare pointer read with iso_sock_hold(conn), which calls sock_hold() while the spinlock is held, atomically elevating the refcount before the lock drops. Add a drop_put label so sock_put() is called on all exit paths where the hold succeeded.