CVE-2026-53358: Bluetooth: L2CAP: use chan timer to close channels in cleanup_listen()
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
Bluetooth: L2CAP: use chan timer to close channels in cleanuplisten()
l2capchanclose() removes the channel from conn->chanl, which must be done under conn->lock. cleanuplisten() runs under the parent sklock, so acquiring conn->lock would invert the established conn->lock -> chan->lock -> sklock order.
Instead of calling l2capchanclose() directly, schedule l2capchantimeout with delay 0 to close the channel asynchronously. The timeout handler already acquires conn->lock and chan->lock in the correct order.
The timer is only armed when chan->conn is still set: if it is already NULL, l2capconndel() has already processed this channel (l2capchandel + l2capsockteardowncb + l2capsockclosecb), so there is nothing left to do. If l2capconndel() races in after the timer is armed, clearchantimer() inside l2capchandel() cancels it; if the timer has already fired, the handler returns harmlessly because chan->conn was cleared.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-53358?
CVE-2026-53358 has been assigned a severity rating of 11.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-53358?
CVE-2026-53358 is a Bluetooth vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel's L2CAP channel management.
How can I mitigate CVE-2026-53358?
Mitigation for CVE-2026-53358 involves applying the latest patches provided for the Linux kernel.
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2026-53358?
CVE-2026-53358 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel that contain the vulnerable Bluetooth L2CAP implementation.
Is there a permanent fix for CVE-2026-53358?
Yes, the Linux kernel maintainers have addressed CVE-2026-53358 with a fix available in newer kernel releases.