SB20251015106 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel bluetooth
Published: October 15, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20251015106
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-39983)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the hci_num_comp_pkts_evt() function in net/bluetooth/hci_event.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.