CVE-2026-53072
Linux Kernel vulnerability
- Published24 Jun 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: fix locking in hci_conn_request_evt() with HCI_PROTO_DEFER When protocol sets HCI_PROTO_DEFER, hci_conn_request_evt() calls hci_connect_cfm(conn) without hdev->lock. Generally hci_connect_cfm() assumes it is held, and if conn is deleted concurrently -> UAF. Only SCO and ISO set HCI_PROTO_DEFER and only for defer setup listen, and HCI_EV_CONN_REQUEST is not generated for ISO. In the non-deferred listening socket code paths, hci_connect_cfm(conn) is called with hdev->lock held. Fix by holding the lock.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/385b2d0468a0871fc716c549fa3b0c257c7dbcb3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/541d5bf9b5afaf41090b2a3aa7b47f2db2ff801f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5c7209a341ff2ac338b2b0375c34a307b37c9ac2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60e3f4ff02d1f2d55bfbf2ca32a97285a9771ee4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b4d226d01ab7da0d2027a2a1e3a6079152e5065
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d4a6c0f43fc5e4d4f062e8e450e5483eb74176e
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/385b2d0468a0871fc716c549fa3b0c257c7dbcb3
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/541d5bf9b5afaf41090b2a3aa7b47f2db2ff801f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5c7209a341ff2ac338b2b0375c34a307b37c9ac2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/60e3f4ff02d1f2d55bfbf2ca32a97285a9771ee4
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b4d226d01ab7da0d2027a2a1e3a6079152e5065
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d4a6c0f43fc5e4d4f062e8e450e5483eb74176e
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c27224daf0b08efbb2b24ed64b6139b294f5473a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c7777f534a8018ae4bb1c80d8925af4df588a314
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-53072 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-53072 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.19%.
How severe is CVE-2026-53072?
CVE-2026-53072 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2026-53072?
Affected products include Linux Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53072?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 5.10.258 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
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