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CVE-2026-64406: Linux kernel · Bluetooth: fix UAF in bt_accept_dequeue()

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-64406· High 8.0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High · fixed in 7.0.0-1012.12~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.0High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 7.0.0-1012.12~24.04.1, 7.0.0-31.31~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1018.18~24.04.1 +11
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 25 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
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-31.31
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-31.31
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1012.12
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1012.12
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1014.14
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1014.14
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • 7.0.0-1003.3 – 7.0.0-1013.13
8 affected builds
Fixed in–
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1011.11
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1011.11
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1006.7
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1006.7

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AI-suggested

An official patch is available and should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. The vendor advisory from Ubuntu (USN-8726-1) confirms that this issue has been fixed. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions as provided by their distribution. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official update.

Description

A use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in the Linux kernel Bluetooth subsystem was fixed. The flaw involved improper reference handling in the bt_accept_dequeue() and bt_accept_unlink() functions, which could lead to accessing freed memory during L2CAP socket cleanup. This vulnerability has been addressed in Linux kernel updates. The issue has a CVSS score of 8.0, indicating high severity, with impacts including potential confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Official patches are available from the vendor.

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