SB2026050240 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel bluetooth

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SB2026050240 - Stack-based buffer overflow in Linux kernel bluetooth

Published: May 2, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026050240
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-43020)

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote user to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the Bluetooth MGMT Long Term Key load and reply handling logic when processing a crafted management LTK record with an oversized enc_size value. A remote user can supply a specially crafted LTK record to overflow a reply stack buffer to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References