CVE-2026-74532: Bluetooth: btintel: Validate length before parsing diagnostics TLV

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

Bluetooth: btintel: Validate length before parsing diagnostics TLV

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.150.1-1<6.6.152.1-1
6.6.152.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.152.1-1

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
Description
Sep 11, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:49 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-74532?

The severity of CVE-2026-74532 is rated at risk level 18.

2

What vulnerability does CVE-2026-74532 address?

CVE-2026-74532 addresses a flaw in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth component that lacks validation of length when parsing diagnostics TLVs.

3

How can I fix CVE-2026-74532?

You can fix CVE-2026-74532 by updating the Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.

4

What could happen if CVE-2026-74532 is exploited?

If CVE-2026-74532 is exploited, it could permit reading data beyond the allocated buffer, potentially leading to information leaks or system instability.

5

Is CVE-2026-74532 present in all Linux kernel versions?

CVE-2026-74532 is specific to certain versions of the Linux kernel and may not be present in all releases.

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