CVE-2025-38118: Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix UAF on mgmt_remove_adv_monitor_complete

Published Jul 3, 2025
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Updated

Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix UAF on mgmtremoveadvmonitorcomplete

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Kernel>6.15.0
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.12<6.1.142
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.94
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.34
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.15.3
Linux Linux kernel=6.16-rc1
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.1-1<6.6.96.1-1
6.6.96.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-2<6.6.96.1-1
6.6.96.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.96.1-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel Bluetooth MGMT (net/bluetooth/mgmt.c) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.15.0-syzkaller-10402-g4cb6c8af8591

Event History

Jul 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-38118?

CVE-2025-38118 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-38118?

To fix CVE-2025-38118, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-38118 have on Linux systems?

CVE-2025-38118 can lead to use-after-free conditions, potentially causing crashes and instability in Linux systems.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2025-38118?

CVE-2025-38118 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 6.15.0.

5

Is CVE-2025-38118 a remote exploit vulnerability?

CVE-2025-38118 does not appear to be directly exploitable remotely; its impact is more relevant to local system users.

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