CVE-2026-43119: Bluetooth: hci_sync: annotate data-races around hdev->req_status

Published May 6, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Bluetooth: hcisync: annotate data-races around hdev->reqstatus

hcicmdsyncsk() sets hdev->reqstatus under hdev->reqlock:

hdev->reqstatus = HCIREQPEND;

However, several other functions read or write hdev->reqstatus without holding any lock:

- hcisendcmdsync() reads reqstatus in hcicmdwork (workqueue) - hcicmdsynccomplete() reads/writes from HCI event completion - hcicmdsynccancel() / hcicmdsynccancelsync() read/write - hciabortconn() reads in connection abort path

Since hcicmdsyncsk() runs on hdev->reqworkqueue while hcisendcmdsync() runs on hdev->workqueue, these are different workqueues that can execute concurrently on different CPUs. The plain C accesses constitute a data race.

Add READONCE()/WRITEONCE() annotations on all concurrent accesses to hdev->reqstatus to prevent potential compiler optimizations that could affect correctness (e.g., load fusing in the waitevent condition or store reordering).

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Linux kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=5.2<6.12.83
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.24
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<6.19.14
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

Event History

May 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:40 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-43119?

CVE-2026-43119 has been classified with a medium severity level due to potential data races in Bluetooth functionality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-43119?

To fix CVE-2026-43119, update your Linux kernel to the latest stable version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-43119?

CVE-2026-43119 affects the Linux kernel, particularly versions with Bluetooth functionality that utilize the hdev->req_status variable.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-43119 have on the system?

CVE-2026-43119 may lead to unpredictable behavior or crashes in systems utilizing Bluetooth due to potential data races.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-43119?

As a workaround for CVE-2026-43119, users can disable Bluetooth functionality until the system can be updated.

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