CVE-2026-74530

High

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_sync: hold conn in hci_connect_big_sync() callback There is theoretical UAF if the conn is freed while the hci_sync task is running. Hold refcount to avoid that. Handle NULL hcon, return 0 + do nothing to match the previous behavior.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2026-08-15
Last modified 2026-08-17
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

8.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 6.12.28, 6.14.6, 6.15 and later are affected. Fixed in 7.1.8, 7.2 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 6.12.28 ≥ 6.14.6 ≥ 6.15
Fixed in
✓ 7.1.8 7.1.x ✓ 7.2

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2026-74530?

    CVE-2026-74530 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10 . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.12.28 onward and has been patched in 7.1.8 and 7.2. CVE-2026-74530 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-74530?

    CVE-2026-74530 has a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-74530?

    Yes. CVE-2026-74530 has been patched. Fixed versions include 7.1.8 and 7.2. If you are running Linux kernel 6.12.28 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2026-74530 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2026-74530 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.