CVE-2026-64404
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Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-64404, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-07-25

Last updated on: 2026-07-25

Assigner: kernel.org

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: ISO: avoid NULL deref of conn in iso_conn_big_sync() iso_conn_big_sync() drops the socket lock to call hci_get_route() and then re-acquires it, but dereferences iso_pi(sk)->conn->hcon afterwards without re-checking that conn is still valid. While the lock is dropped, the connection can be torn down under the same socket lock: iso_disconn_cfm() -> iso_conn_del() -> iso_chan_del() sets iso_pi(sk)->conn to NULL (and the broadcast teardown path can also clear conn->hcon on its own). When iso_conn_big_sync() re-acquires the lock and reads conn->hcon, conn may be NULL, causing a NULL pointer dereference (hcon is the first member of struct iso_conn). This path is reached from iso_sock_recvmsg() for a PA-sync broadcast sink socket (BT_SK_DEFER_SETUP | BT_SK_PA_SYNC), so the dropped-lock window can race with connection teardown driven by controller events. Re-validate iso_pi(sk)->conn and its hcon after re-acquiring the socket lock and bail out if the connection went away, as already done in the sibling iso_sock_rebind_bc().

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Published
2026-07-25
Last Modified
2026-07-25
Generated
2026-07-25
AI Q&A
2026-07-25
EPSS Evaluated
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Executive Summary

This is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth ISO (isochronous) protocol implementation. The issue occurs in the iso_conn_big_sync() function when it drops and re-acquires a socket lock. During the window when the lock is dropped, the connection can be torn down, setting the connection pointer to NULL. When the function re-acquires the lock and tries to access the now-NULL connection, it causes a crash.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to the Linux kernel's Bluetooth ISO implementation and may not have direct detection commands. Monitor kernel logs for NULL pointer dereference errors related to Bluetooth ISO connections. Check for crashes or kernel panics after Bluetooth operations. Use 'dmesg | grep -i bluetooth' to inspect Bluetooth-related kernel messages.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could cause a system crash or kernel panic if exploited, leading to denial of service. It specifically affects systems using Bluetooth ISO protocol with PA-sync broadcast sink sockets. An attacker within Bluetooth range could potentially trigger this issue to crash vulnerable systems.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Linux kernel security patches that address this issue. Disable Bluetooth ISO functionality if not required by adding 'options btusb disable_iso=1' to modprobe configuration. Restrict Bluetooth usage to trusted devices and networks until patched.

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