SB20260912221 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel bluetooth rfcomm



SB20260912221 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel bluetooth rfcomm

Published: September 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20260912221
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-89569)

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

CVSSv4: 0 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access freed RFCOMM session and data link connection objects.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free in the RFCOMM security confirmation handler rfcomm_security_cfm() when processing Bluetooth security confirmations concurrently with RFCOMM session teardown. A remote attacker can trigger the concurrent processing to access freed RFCOMM session and data link connection objects.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.