CVE-2026-74509: Bluetooth: hci_sync: Fix advertising data UAFs

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

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

Bluetooth: hcisync: Fix advertising data UAFs

hcifindadvinstance() returns an advinfo pointer that is valid only while hdev->lock is held. The advertising command-sync paths perform instance lookups without that lock and, in some cases, retain the pointer while waiting for a controller response.

An advertising termination event can therefore interleave as follows:

hcicmdsyncwork hcirxwork hcifindadvinstance() hcicmdsyncstatus() wait for controller reply hcidevlock() hciremoveadvinstance() kfree(adv) adv->scanrspchanged = false

KASAN reported:

BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in hcisetextscanrspdatasync+0x2e1/0x300 Write of size 1 at addr ffff88810a45d21d by task kworker/u17:0/88 Workqueue: hci0 hcicmdsyncwork Call Trace: hcisetextscanrspdatasync+0x2e1/0x300 hcischeduleadvinstancesync+0x390/0x4c0 hcicmdsyncwork+0x173/0x300 Allocated by task 87: hciaddadvinstance+0x538/0xac0 addadvertising+0x885/0x1160 Freed by task 89: kfree+0x131/0x3c0 hciremoveadvinstance+0x1d8/0x3b0 hcileextadvtermevt+0x17b/0x730

Protect the instance lookup and payload construction in the extended advertising, scan response, and periodic advertising data paths. Snapshot the advertising parameters under hdev->lock, but release the lock before waiting for the controller.

Clear advertising-data dirty bits before issuing their commands and restore them after a failure using a fresh lookup. Likewise, update the reported transmit power through a fresh lookup after the parameter command completes. No advinfo pointer then survives an HCI command wait.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Kernel Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-74509?

CVE-2026-74509 has a risk rating of 53, indicating a medium severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-74509?

To remediate CVE-2026-74509, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the fix for this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-74509?

CVE-2026-74509 is classified as a Use After Free (UAF) vulnerability within the Linux kernel Bluetooth subsystem.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-74509?

CVE-2026-74509 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel that utilize Bluetooth functionalities.

5

Is CVE-2026-74509 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2026-74509 can be exploited by a local attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially gain unauthorized access.

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