CVE-2026-74529
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_sync: hold conn in hci_connect_pa_sync() callback There is theoretical UAF if the conn is freed while the hci_sync task is running. Hold refcount to avoid that.
Affected versions
Linux kernel versions
6.12.28,
6.14.6,
6.15
and later are affected. Fixed in
7.1.8,
7.2-rc6
and their respective stable series.
References
2 totalFrequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2026-74529?
CVE-2026-74529 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.12.28 onward and has been patched in 7.1.8 and 7.2-rc6. CVE-2026-74529 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-74529?
Yes. CVE-2026-74529 has been patched. Fixed versions include 7.1.8 and 7.2-rc6. If you are running Linux kernel 6.12.28 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
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Is CVE-2026-74529 actively exploited?
No. CVE-2026-74529 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.