CVE-2026-74533

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: ISO: fix race of kfree vs kref_get_unless_zero hci_conn::iso_data is accessed and modified without lock or RCU. This leads to a race [Task hdev->workqueue] [Task 2] iso_recv iso_conn_put(conn) conn = LOAD hcon->iso_data iso_conn_free(conn) iso_conn_hold_unless_zero(conn) hcon->iso_data = NULL kfree(conn) kref_get_unless_zero(&conn->ref) /* UAF */ and also to races in iso_conn_add() vs. iso_conn_free(). Fix by adding spinlock hci_conn::proto_lock and using it to guard hci_conn::iso_data.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2026-08-15
Last modified 2026-08-15
Patch available
Yes

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 6.11.11, 6.12.2, 6.13 and later are affected. Fixed in 7.1.8, 7.2-rc6 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ 6.11.11 ≥ 6.12.2 ≥ 6.13
Fixed in
✓ 7.1.8 7.1.x ✓ 7.2-rc6

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2026-74533?

    CVE-2026-74533 is a unscored severity Linux kernel vulnerability . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.11.11 onward and has been patched in 7.1.8 and 7.2-rc6. CVE-2026-74533 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-74533?

    Yes. CVE-2026-74533 has been patched. Fixed versions include 7.1.8 and 7.2-rc6. If you are running Linux kernel 6.11.11 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2026-74533 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2026-74533 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.