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CVE-2026-31500

High
CWE-416 — Weakness Type
Published: Apr 22, 2026  ·  Modified: Apr 29, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.8
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

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

Bluetooth: btintel: serialize btintel_hw_error() with hci_req_sync_lock

btintel_hw_error() issues two __hci_cmd_sync() calls (HCI_OP_RESET
and Intel exception-info retrieval) without holding
hci_req_sync_lock(). This lets it race against
hci_dev_do_close() -> btintel_shutdown_combined(), which also runs
__hci_cmd_sync() under the same lock. When both paths manipulate
hdev->req_status/req_rsp concurrently, the close path may free the
response skb first, and the still-running hw_error path hits a
slab-use-after-free in kfree_skb().

Wrap the whole recovery sequence in hci_req_sync_lock/unlock so it
is serialized with every other synchronous HCI command issuer.

Below is the data race report and the kasan report:

BUG: data-race in __hci_cmd_sync_sk / btintel_shutdown_combined

read of hdev->req_rsp at net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c:199
by task kworker/u17:1/83:
__hci_cmd_sync_sk+0x12f2/0x1c30 net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c:200
__hci_cmd_sync+0x55/0x80 net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c:223
btintel_hw_error+0x114/0x670 drivers/bluetooth/btintel.c:254
hci_error_reset+0x348/0xa30 net/bluetooth/hci_core.c:1030

write/free by task ioctl/22580:
btintel_shutdown_combined+0xd0/0x360
drivers/bluetooth/btintel.c:3648
hci_dev_close_sync+0x9ae/0x2c10 net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c:5246
hci_dev_do_close+0x232/0x460 net/bluetooth/hci_core.c:526

BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in
sk_skb_reason_drop+0x43/0x380 net/core/skbuff.c:1202
Read of size 4 at addr ffff888144a738dc
by task kworker/u17:1/83:
__hci_cmd_sync_sk+0x12f2/0x1c30 net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c:200
__hci_cmd_sync+0x55/0x80 net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c:223
btintel_hw_error+0x186/0x670 drivers/bluetooth/btintel.c:260

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2026-31500 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth Intel driver (btintel) affecting kernel versions 4.3 through 7.0-rc5. The vulnerability occurs when btintel_hw_error() races with hci_dev_do_close(), causing concurrent manipulation of HCI request structures without proper synchronization. This can lead to kernel crashes and potential code execution on systems with Intel Bluetooth devices.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 29, 2026 13:27
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily affects Saudi organizations running Linux-based infrastructure with Intel Bluetooth devices. High-risk sectors include: (1) Government agencies and NCA using Linux servers with Bluetooth connectivity; (2) Banking sector (SAMA-regulated) utilizing Linux infrastructure for payment systems and network management; (3) Telecommunications providers (STC, Mobily) operating Linux-based network equipment; (4) Healthcare institutions using Linux servers with Bluetooth medical devices; (5) Energy sector (ARAMCO) operating industrial control systems on Linux. The vulnerability enables local denial of service and potential privilege escalation on affected systems.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government Banking Telecommunications Healthcare Energy Defense
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all Linux systems running kernel versions 4.3-7.0-rc5 with Intel Bluetooth devices using: uname -r && lsusb | grep -i intel
2. Disable Bluetooth on non-essential systems: systemctl disable bluetooth && systemctl stop bluetooth
3. Restrict physical access to systems with Intel Bluetooth devices

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Update to Linux kernel 7.0 final release or later when available
2. For RHEL/CentOS: Apply security updates via yum update kernel
3. For Ubuntu: Run apt update && apt upgrade linux-image-generic
4. For Debian: Apply kernel updates from security.debian.org
5. Reboot systems after kernel updates

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching unavailable):
1. Disable Intel Bluetooth driver: echo 'blacklist btintel' >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
2. Implement strict access controls to Bluetooth-enabled systems
3. Monitor system logs for kernel panics: journalctl -p err -n 50
4. Use SELinux/AppArmor to restrict Bluetooth operations

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor kernel logs for 'slab-use-after-free' and 'btintel' messages
2. Alert on unexpected kernel panics on systems with Intel Bluetooth
3. Track Bluetooth device connection/disconnection patterns for anomalies
4. Monitor for repeated HCI command timeouts in dmesg
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع أنظمة Linux التي تعمل بإصدارات النواة 4.3-7.0-rc5 مع أجهزة Bluetooth من Intel باستخدام: uname -r && lsusb | grep -i intel
2. تعطيل Bluetooth على الأنظمة غير الأساسية: systemctl disable bluetooth && systemctl stop bluetooth
3. تقييد الوصول المادي للأنظمة التي تحتوي على أجهزة Bluetooth من Intel

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. التحديث إلى إصدار Linux kernel 7.0 النهائي أو أحدث عند توفره
2. لـ RHEL/CentOS: تطبيق التحديثات الأمنية عبر yum update kernel
3. لـ Ubuntu: تشغيل apt update && apt upgrade linux-image-generic
4. لـ Debian: تطبيق تحديثات النواة من security.debian.org
5. إعادة تشغيل الأنظمة بعد تحديثات النواة

الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري متاحاً):
1. تعطيل برنامج تشغيل Intel Bluetooth: echo 'blacklist btintel' >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
2. تنفيذ ضوابط وصول صارمة للأنظمة المفعلة لـ Bluetooth
3. مراقبة سجلات النظام للتعطل: journalctl -p err -n 50
4. استخدام SELinux/AppArmor لتقييد عمليات Bluetooth

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة سجلات النواة للرسائل 'slab-use-after-free' و 'btintel'
2. التنبيه على توقف النواة غير المتوقع على الأنظمة التي تحتوي على Bluetooth من Intel
3. تتبع أنماط الاتصال/قطع الاتصال لأجهزة Bluetooth للكشف عن الشذوذ
4. مراقبة انتهاء مهلة أوامر HCI المتكررة في dmesg
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy ECC 2024 A.12.3.1 - Configuration management
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset management and vulnerability identification PR.IP-12 - System and information integrity DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability scans
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy A.12.3.1 - Configuration management A.12.2.1 - Change management procedures
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
6.2 - Security patches and updates 11.2 - Vulnerability scanning
📦 Affected Products / CPE 12 entries
linux:linux_kernel
linux:linux_kernel
linux:linux_kernel
linux:linux_kernel
linux:linux_kernel:4.3
linux:linux_kernel:7.0
linux:linux_kernel:7.0
linux:linux_kernel:7.0
linux:linux_kernel:7.0
linux:linux_kernel:7.0
linux:linux_kernel:7.0
linux:linux_kernel:7.0
📊 CVSS Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorL — Low / Local
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredL — Low / Local
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.8
CWECWE-416
EPSS0.02%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-04-22
Source Feed nvd
Views 2
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
patch-available CWE-416
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