CVE-2026-80914 Linux Kernel Bluetooth ISO - Use After Free

Linux kernel Bluetooth ISO subsystem contains a use-after-free vulnerability caused by improper handling of listener socket references in iso_conn_ready(), letting attackers cause memory corruption or system instability, exploit requires concurrent socket closure.

CVSS base score 8.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Not required
EPSS
0.23% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Use After Free
Impact
Denial Of Service, Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
9 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026

Vendor fix

Update to the latest Linux kernel version containing the fix for iso_conn_ready() use-after-free.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

References

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