CVE-2026-64144: Linux kernel · Bluetooth: btmtk: fix urb->setup_packet leak in error paths
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium · fixed in 6.8.0-1064.67~22.04.1 : update Linux kernel when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 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 6.8.0-1064.67~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1067.75~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1065.72~22.04.1 +41
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 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
A patch is available and included in updated Linux kernel versions for Ubuntu distributions. Users should apply the official kernel updates to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation actions are required beyond applying the patch.
Description
A memory leak vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth subsystem (btmtk driver) was fixed. The issue involved the setup_packet of a control urb not being freed in certain error paths, potentially causing resource leaks and affecting system availability. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5. A patch addressing this issue is available and included in various Ubuntu Linux kernel versions.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-64144 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-64144 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/dd1dda6b8d6e1f4376a5b3055a04f0ecbdb4d6bd (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)