CVE-2026-31500: Bluetooth: btintel: serialize btintel_hw_error() with hci_req_sync_lock

Published Apr 22, 2026
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Updated

Bluetooth: btintel: serialize btintelhwerror() with hcireqsynclock

Affected Software

264 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel (btintel Bluetooth driver)
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.130.1-3
Patch available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.3.1<6.6.131
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.80
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.21
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.11
Linux Linux kernel=4.3
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=7.0-rc7
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6.1.175
linux/kernel>=6.2.0<6.6.131
6.6.131
linux/kernel>=6.7.0<6.12.80
6.12.80
linux/kernel>=6.13.0<6.18.21
6.18.21
linux/kernel>=6.19.0<6.19.11
6.19.11
debian/linux<6.1.176-1
6.1.176-1
debian/linux<6.12.85-1
6.12.85-1
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6.19.11-1
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Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade linux/Kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.175
  3. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.6.131
  4. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.12.80
  5. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.18.21
  6. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.19.11
  7. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.1.176-1
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    Fixed in 6.12.85-1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1061.64~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1063.71~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1062.69~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1064.72~22.04.1
  14. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-136.136~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1061.62~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-136.136.2~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1059.62~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1058.61~22.04.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-136.136~22.04.3
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    Fixed in 6.8.1-1056.57~22.04.2
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-136.136
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1061.64
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1063.71
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1062.69
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1064.72
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1059.67
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1046.50
  28. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1061.62
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-136.136.2
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1059.62
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1059.62.1
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1030.31
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1058.61
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1061.65
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1008.8
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1033.34
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1028.33
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-2050.52
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    Fixed in 6.8.1-1056.57
  40. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1061.64+fips1
  41. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1063.71+fips2
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    Fixed in 6.8.0-136.136+fips2
  43. Upgrade

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    Fixed in 6.8.0-1064.72+fips1
  44. Compensating control

    In btintel_hw_error(), wrap the entire recovery sequence—including both __hci_cmd_sync() calls for HCI_OP_RESET and Intel exception-info retrieval—in hci_req_sync_lock()/hci_req_sync_unlock() to serialize it with btintel_shutdown_combined() and other synchronous HCI command issuers.

Event History

Apr 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:54 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:54 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:16 PM
Severity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:08 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Peer vulnerabilities

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-31500?

CVE-2026-31500 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability within the Linux kernel Bluetooth drivers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-31500?

To resolve CVE-2026-31500, users should update their Linux kernel version to a secure release that includes the fix.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-31500?

CVE-2026-31500 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically between versions 4.3.1 and 6.19.11.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2026-31500?

CVE-2026-31500 impacts the btintel Bluetooth driver within the Linux kernel.

5

Is a workaround available for CVE-2026-31500?

Currently, there is no specified workaround for CVE-2026-31500, and updating to a patched version is recommended.

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