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Linux EUVDEUVD-2026-103702

| CVE-2026-98462
2026-10-18 Linux GHSA-2fvm-fm9j-6jqx
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Monitor Track and reassess. Why: No CVSS yet + weak signal (CWE or non-zero EPSS).
Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisCVE.org

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Bluetooth: hci_conn: fix CIS hold ownership on reuse

Commit 69997d50ec57 ("Bluetooth: ISO: handle bound CIS cleanup via hci_conn") made hci_bind_cis() and hci_connect_cis() return a connection with one hold for the ISO layer. hci_bind_cis() currently takes that hold only after configuring a CIS, so its BT_CONNECTED and matching BT_BOUND paths return a bare lookup result. Its configuration failure path can likewise call hci_conn_drop() before taking a hold.

Take the hold before any state-dependent return or configuration error so every successful return follows the documented ownership contract and every error drop is balanced.

hci_connect_cis() also assumes hci_conn_link() always takes a new CIS hold before dropping the one returned by hci_bind_cis(). However, the helper returns an existing link without taking another hold. In that case, preserve the CIS hold for the caller and drop the redundant LE hold because the existing link already owns its parent hold. Returning early also avoids changing an existing CIS back to BT_CONNECT.

Affected VersionsENISA

Linux 69997d50ec574be816b4ee8f9cee52ebbd53f8bd <e06d549fcd4a0ba381ed67ddf1ab3c7a6ca4314c
Linux patch: 6.6.158
Linux 69997d50ec574be816b4ee8f9cee52ebbd53f8bd <072bc8659f22566083f8eef7dc5903bbcaf7804a
Linux patch: 7.3-rc5
Linux 69997d50ec574be816b4ee8f9cee52ebbd53f8bd <947eb2f41f70d371eb16897ee4e8e32bff73b476
Linux patch: 7.2.9
Linux patch: 6.12.112
Linux 69997d50ec574be816b4ee8f9cee52ebbd53f8bd <3ff5a8d949e3a2a435d0a5ee05074cd371b0158a
Linux 69997d50ec574be816b4ee8f9cee52ebbd53f8bd <10f959cb435217b4b407864e5be0eb779e389490
Linux patch: 0
Linux 6.6
Linux patch: 6.18.55

Affected Packages

euvd linux no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Lifecycle Timeline

2
Patch available
Oct 18, 2026 - 16:02 EUVD
CVE Published
Oct 18, 2026 - 15:15 cve.org
UNKNOWN (no severity yet)

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 91% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity Not scored yet
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
No CVSS yet + weak signal (CWE or non-zero EPSS)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

Attack Technique

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