CVE-2026-80914
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Bluetooth ISO Use-After-Free in Linux Kernel

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-80914, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-09

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: kernel.org

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: ISO: fix use-after-free of listener socket in iso_conn_ready iso_conn_ready() looks up the BIS listener socket with iso_get_sock(), which takes a reference, and then, without re-checking its state, creates a child socket from it: parent = iso_get_sock(hdev, ...); if (!parent) return; lock_sock(parent); sk = iso_sock_alloc(sock_net(parent), NULL, BTPROTO_ISO, ...); ... iso_chan_add(conn, sk, parent); ... release_sock(parent); sock_put(parent); If the listener socket is closed concurrently, between iso_get_sock() and lock_sock(), the reference taken by iso_get_sock() may be the last one: the close path drops the link-list reference, and once iso_conn_ready() drops its own reference at the end of the function the socket is freed. The child socket, however, is already linked to the freed parent, and a later disconnect of the child runs iso_chan_del() -> bt_accept_unlink(), which dereferences the dangling parent pointer into the freed accept queue (a use-after-free). The same dangling pointer is also dereferenced through parent->***() in iso_chan_del(). Fix it the same way the connected (non-BIS) path was fixed in commit 0d255e63fcf3 ("Bluetooth: ISO: hold sk properly in iso_conn_ready"): after taking the socket lock, re-check that the parent is still a listening, alive socket, and bail out otherwise.

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Published
2026-09-09
Last Modified
2026-09-14
Generated
2026-09-30
AI Q&A
2026-09-10
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-27
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Executive Summary

This is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth ISO (isochronous) connection handling. It occurs when a Bluetooth ISO listener socket is closed concurrently during a connection setup. The child socket created from the parent listener socket may later dereference a freed parent socket, leading to memory corruption or crashes.

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 Bluetooth-related crashes or errors after applying updates. Check for use-after-free errors in system logs using dmesg or journalctl.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause system instability, crashes, or potentially execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. It specifically affects Bluetooth ISO connections, which are used for high-quality audio streaming and other time-sensitive data transfers.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves a use-after-free flaw in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth ISO implementation, which could lead to memory corruption or crashes. While not directly tied to data protection standards like GDPR or HIPAA, such vulnerabilities may impact compliance by potentially exposing systems to unauthorized access or data breaches if exploited. Organizations handling sensitive data should assess the risk based on their specific use of affected systems.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Linux kernel updates that include the fix for this vulnerability. Reboot the system to ensure the updated kernel is active. Disable Bluetooth if not in use to reduce attack surface.

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