CVE-2026-43021
Bluetooth: hci_sync: fix leaks when hci_cmd_sync_queue_once fails
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_sync: fix leaks when hci_cmd_sync_queue_once fails When hci_cmd_sync_queue_once() returns with error, the destroy callback will not be called. Fix leaking references / memory on these failures.
INFO
Published Date :
May 1, 2026, 3:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 8, 2026, 2:50 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Apply the specific patch for the Bluetooth hci_sync fix.
- Recompile and deploy the updated kernel.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-43021.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7fd74178d4b16dcf47179da634ea9d7c02e3608b | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aca377208e7f7322bf4e107cdec6e7d7e8aa7a88 | Patch |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 08, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-401 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.19 up to (excluding) 6.19.12 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7fd74178d4b16dcf47179da634ea9d7c02e3608b Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aca377208e7f7322bf4e107cdec6e7d7e8aa7a88 Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_sync: fix leaks when hci_cmd_sync_queue_once fails When hci_cmd_sync_queue_once() returns with error, the destroy callback will not be called. Fix leaking references / memory on these failures. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7fd74178d4b16dcf47179da634ea9d7c02e3608b Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/aca377208e7f7322bf4e107cdec6e7d7e8aa7a88