Bug 2525453 (CVE-2026-80721)

Summary:	CVE-2026-80721 kernel: Bluetooth: ISO: ensure no dangling hcon references in iso_conn
Product:	[Other] Security Response	Reporter:	OSIDB Bzimport <bzimport>
Component:	vulnerability	Assignee:	Product Security DevOps Team <prodsec-dev>
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Doc Text:	A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth ISO (Isochronous Stream) implementation. This vulnerability occurs because the system does not properly clear references to connection handles (`hcon`) after a connection is deleted. This oversight can lead to unpredictable system behavior or instability, potentially resulting in a denial of service (DoS).	Story Points:	---
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Description OSIDB Bzimport 2026-08-28 07:45:44 UTC

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

Bluetooth: ISO: ensure no dangling hcon references in iso_conn

After iso_conn_del(), ISO sockets should not dereference the hcon any
more.  Currently, clearing iso_conn::hcon relies on iso_conn_del()
releasing the last reference to the iso_conn.

Simplify this by explicitly clearing conn->hcon in iso_conn_del(), to
avoid more complex reasoning on races about who holds the last
reference.

Comment 1 gkamathe 2026-09-01 11:37:16 UTC

Upstream advisory:
https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2026082811-CVE-2026-80721-72a6@gregkh/T