CVE-2025-39860: Bluetooth: Fix use-after-free in l2cap_sock_cleanup_listen()

Published Sep 19, 2025
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Updated

Bluetooth: Fix use-after-free in l2capsockcleanuplisten()

Affected Software

17 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.96.2-2
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.104.2-4
Linux Linux kernel>=4.14.322<4.15
Linux Linux kernel>=4.19.291<4.20
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4.253<5.4.299
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10.190<5.10.243
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15.126<5.15.192
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1.45<6.1.151
Linux Linux kernel>=6.4.10<6.6.105
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.46
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.16.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc4
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel Bluetooth L2CAP to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch cited commit

Event History

Sep 19, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:26 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 21, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-39860?

CVE-2025-39860 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its impact on memory management.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-39860?

To fix CVE-2025-39860, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version provided by your distribution.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-39860?

CVE-2025-39860 affects various versions of the Linux kernel that support Bluetooth functionalities.

4

What is the nature of CVE-2025-39860?

CVE-2025-39860 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the l2cap_sock_cleanup_listen function of the Linux kernel Bluetooth stack.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2025-39860?

As of now, there are no known public exploits for CVE-2025-39860, but it is recommended to patch the vulnerability promptly.

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