CVE-2026-46056
Bluetooth: hci_event: fix potential UAF in SSP passkey handlers
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_event: fix potential UAF in SSP passkey handlers hci_conn lookup and field access must be covered by hdev lock in hci_user_passkey_notify_evt() and hci_keypress_notify_evt(), otherwise the connection can be freed concurrently. Extend the hci_dev_lock critical section to cover all conn usage in both handlers. Keep the existing keypress notification behavior unchanged by routing the early exits through a common unlock path.
INFO
Published Date :
May 27, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 1, 2026, 5:17 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 | HIGH | 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.
- Apply the specific patch for the Bluetooth hci_event component.
- Ensure the hci_dev_lock covers all connection usage.
- Test the system for stability after the update.
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CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jun. 01, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b6ae482f88654db407c8c17619d4b62959b903ef -
CVE Modified by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 30, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
May. 27, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_event: fix potential UAF in SSP passkey handlers hci_conn lookup and field access must be covered by hdev lock in hci_user_passkey_notify_evt() and hci_keypress_notify_evt(), otherwise the connection can be freed concurrently. Extend the hci_dev_lock critical section to cover all conn usage in both handlers. Keep the existing keypress notification behavior unchanged by routing the early exits through a common unlock path. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/01a6431766c35dfedb86e0cb5d3fc80c6d604a47 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/204028af77a265e31ceb4ba7f643349a3cca72b2 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/85fa3512048793076eef658f66489112dcc91993 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c6443bb9257b780986fb67ec08565bf48ecb8d7 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e08d75753db17aa943d7622f09d9c217b5bfd3b8