CVE-2026-72337: Bluetooth: 6lowpan: avoid untracked enable work

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

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

Bluetooth: 6lowpan: avoid untracked enable work

lowpanenableset() allocates a temporary work item and schedules doenableset() on systemwq, then returns to debugfs. The debugfs active operation has ended at that point, but the worker still executes module text and manipulates enable6lowpan and listenchan.

bt6lowpanexit() removes the debugfs files and immediately closes and puts listenchan. It has no pointer to the queued work item, so it cannot cancel or flush it before tearing down the state that the worker uses.

The buggy scenario involves two paths, with each column showing the order within that path:

debugfs enable write module exit 1. lowpanenableset() allocates 1. bt6lowpanexit() removes setenable work the debugfs file 2. schedulework() queues 2. bt6lowpanexit() closes doenableset() and puts listenchan 3. the write operation returns 3. module teardown can continue 4. doenableset() later runs against stale state

Run the enable state transition synchronously in lowpanenableset() instead. The simple debugfs setter can sleep, and this file already handles the 6LoWPAN control write synchronously under the same setlock. Once the setter returns, debugfs removal covers the whole operation and exit can no longer race with an untracked work item.

Validation reproduced this kernel report: BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in doenableset+0x113/0x2e0 Workqueue: events doenableset [bluetooth6lowpan] The buggy address belongs to the object at ffff888109cb8000

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel Bluetooth 6lowpan (bluetooth_6lowpan)

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:55 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:22 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-72337?

CVE-2026-72337 has a risk rating of 37, indicating a moderate level of vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-72337?

To address CVE-2026-72337, ensure that you update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that includes the fix.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-72337?

CVE-2026-72337 is classified as a Use After Free vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to Bluetooth: 6lowpan.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-72337?

CVE-2026-72337 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel that utilize Bluetooth 6lowpan.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-72337 if exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2026-72337 could lead to unintended behavior or crashes in Bluetooth services in affected systems.

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