CVE-2026-63944
kernel: Bluetooth: hci_sync: fix UAF in hci_le_create_cis_sync
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · July 19, 2026
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth subsystem. This vulnerability, a Use-After-Free (UAF), allows an attacker to access memory after it has been freed. This can lead to a system crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS), or potentially enable an attacker to execute malicious code. The flaw occurs due to improper handling of connection timeouts during concurrent disconnections.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-364 · Signal Handler Race Condition