CVE-2026-74531

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_conn: hold conn reference in abort_conn_sync() There is theoretical UAF if the conn is freed while the hci_sync task is running. Hold refcount to avoid that.

  • Published Aug 15, 2026
  • CVSS 8.8 high
  • 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

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CVE-2026-74531 at the National Vulnerability Database