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CVE-2026-98731

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: btintel_pcie: fix plen overflow in btintel_pcie_recv_frame() plen is u16 and computed as HDR_SIZE + dlen.

Published Oct 18, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-98731 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Bluetooth: btintel_pcie: fix plen overflow in btintel_pcie_recv_frame()

plen is u16 and computed as HDR_SIZE + dlen. For ACL/ISO frames dlen

is a 16-bit field, so a value >= 0xFFFC wraps the sum, bypassing the

"skb->len < plen" check and letting skb_trim() truncate the packet.

Widen plen to u32 so the addition cannot wrap.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-98731?

CVE-2026-98731 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 18, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98731?

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-2026-98731?

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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