CVE-2026-64126: Linux kernel · Bluetooth: MGMT: validate Add Extended Advertising Data length
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.3 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1123.132~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1 +67
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:LExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
Official patches addressing this vulnerability are available and should be applied promptly. The vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms that fixes have been released for affected Linux kernel versions. Applying these updates will mitigate the risk of exploitation. No additional mitigation actions are specified or required beyond applying the official patches.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel Bluetooth management subsystem (CVE-2026-64126) involves improper validation of the Add Extended Advertising Data length, which can lead to out-of-bounds reads and potential memory content leakage. Exploitation requires CAP_NET_ADMIN privileges in the initial user namespace. The issue affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to 7.0.0-28.28 and specific other versions. Official patches are available to address this vulnerability.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64126 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64126 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/d3f7d17960ed50df3a6709c5158caff989c8c905 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8618-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8663-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8664-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8729-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8761-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8729-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8761-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8781-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8729-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8761-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8802-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8729-4 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8729-5 (opens in a new tab)