SB20261022181 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel bluetooth bnep



SB20261022181 - Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel bluetooth bnep

Published: October 22, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB20261022181
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Denial of service

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-98602)

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

CVSSv4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker on the local network to potentially cause a denial of service through out-of-bounds reads in the Linux kernel.

The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds reads in Bluetooth BNEP receive-frame and control processing when handling truncated frames or control frames that fall through to Ethernet frame submission. A remote attacker on the local network can send specially crafted BNEP frames to trigger reads beyond available packet data, potentially causing a kernel crash.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.