CVE-2026-72334: Linux kernel · Bluetooth: ISO: fix malformed ISO_END/CONT handling
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 33% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 7.0.0-1014.14~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1017.17~24.04.1, 7.0.0-1016.16~24.04.1 +12
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Aug 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
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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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 should be applied to affected Linux kernel versions. The vendor advisory confirms that the issue has been fixed. Users should update to the fixed kernel versions as provided by their distribution or vendor. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official fix.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth ISO handling was fixed. The issue involved improper handling of malformed ISO_END and ISO_CONT packets, which could lead to memory leaks or kernel panics. The flaw was addressed by improving packet validation and handling logic. Multiple specific Linux kernel versions are affected. A patch is available to resolve this issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72334 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/990e65eb9387c4ddfa7f68782b6644c2c35d489f (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/e054c1a6ae7310d2815778fddb87da616e11c255 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-72334 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-72334 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/e054c1a6ae7310d2815778fddb87da616e11c255 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/49aeb54e3c912ef785311264a51ab9f3698e421b (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e53e285f8c989662e34d4938c728a94226bff34 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7250b6b5ba9b737cff2c2c1d0760360c7b6bca00 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d2df29dc9abda2fc10ff522eac0969f5b77b3637 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8889-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8886-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-3 (opens in a new tab)