CVE-2026-98246
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_sync: Serialize local codec list cleanup hci_dev_close_sync() clears hdev->local_codecs after releasing hdev->lock.
Overview
CVE-2026-98246 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026.
Technical description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
Bluetooth: hci_sync: Serialize local codec list cleanup
hci_dev_close_sync() clears hdev->local_codecs after releasing hdev->lock.
Codec list additions and both traversals in sco_sock_getsockopt() use that
lock, but the close path does not. A close and BT_CODEC query can therefore
interleave as follows:
hci_dev_close_sync() sco_sock_getsockopt()
hci_dev_lock()
fetch codec entry
hci_codec_list_clear()
kfree(entry)
read entry->id
The reader then accesses an entry which the close path has freed. KASAN
BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in sco_sock_getsockopt+0xfa0/0xfe0
Read of size 1 at addr ffff8881001c3450
Call Trace:
sco_sock_getsockopt+0xfa0/0xfe0
do_sock_getsockopt+0x537/0x7b0
__sys_getsockopt+0xf2/0x170
Allocated by task 92:
hci_codec_list_add.isra.0+0x2c/0x440
hci_read_codec_cap
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-98246?
CVE-2026-98246 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026.
How severe is CVE-2026-98246?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-98246?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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