CVE-2023-40283
kernel: use-after-free in l2cap_sock_release in net/bluetooth/l2cap_sock.c
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 14, 2023
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in l2cap_sock_release in net/bluetooth/l2cap_sock.c in the Bluetooth subsystem in the Linux Kernel. This issue may allow a user to cause a use-after-free problem due to sk's children being mishandled.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-416 · Use After Free