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CVE-2026-63974: Linux kernel · Bluetooth: hci_sync: Set HCI_CMD_DRAIN_WORKQUEUE during device close

Source GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-63974· High 8.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 47330cc875b36a1cf7b3543cb2cf90a7c603ce0e : patch Linux kernel soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 13:47 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 47330cc875b36a1cf7b3543cb2cf90a7c603ce0e, 525daaea459fc215f432de1b8debbd9144bf97b0, 60bceb9a4c693e68cc90ba4b2dfb9e000e8638ff +4
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 19 Jul 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
LinuxLinuxAffected
  • >=5.18.18 <5.19
  • >=5.19.2 <5.20
Fixed in
  • 47330cc875b36a1cf7b3543cb2cf90a7c603ce0e
  • 525daaea459fc215f432de1b8debbd9144bf97b0
  • 60bceb9a4c693e68cc90ba4b2dfb9e000e8638ff
  • 9cebe4680bb9a72f80c6541eb24af06db7a1fbc9
  • 7b81c1378b79c3143ca3fdb3d18ac0f01cbabb21
  • 5.20
  • 5.19
LinuxLinuxAffected
  • =6.0
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

A fix has been implemented in the Linux kernel to set HCI_CMD_DRAIN_WORKQUEUE during device close, resolving the issue. Users should apply the official Linux kernel updates that include this fix. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the provided data; therefore, check the vendor or Linux kernel advisory for the exact fixed versions and update accordingly.

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_sync: Set HCI_CMD_DRAIN_WORKQUEUE during device close Since hci_dev_close_sync() can now be called during the reset path, we should also set HCI_CMD_DRAIN_WORKQUEUE. This avoids queuing timeouts while the hdev workqueue is being drained.

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