CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-80721

HighCVSS 8.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.23%

13th percentile - higher than 13% of all known CVEs

Summary

In the Linux kernel, a vulnerability in Bluetooth: ISO was fixed regarding dangling hcon references in iso_conn. After iso_conn_del(), ISO sockets should not dereference the hcon anymore. Currently, clearing iso_conn::hcon relies on iso_conn_del() releasing the last reference to the iso_conn. The fix simplifies this by explicitly clearing conn->hcon in iso_conn_del(), to avoid more complex reasoning on races about who holds the last reference.

Risk Assessment

Dangling references can lead to use-after-free, potentially causing system crashes or potential exploitation.

Recommendation

Apply the Linux kernel update containing this fix. If possible, restrict access to Bluetooth ISO functionality for untrusted users.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: ISO: ensure no dangling hcon references in iso_conn After iso_conn_del(), ISO sockets should not dereference the hcon any more. Currently, clearing iso_conn::hcon relies on iso_conn_del() releasing the last reference to the iso_conn. Simplify this by explicitly clearing conn->hcon in iso_conn_del(), to avoid more complex reasoning on races about who holds the last reference.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS