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CVE-2025-40294

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix OOB access in parse_adv_monitor_pattern() In the parse_adv_monitor_pattern() function, the value of the 'l…

Published Dec 8, 2025EPSS 0.20%

Overview

CVE-2025-40294 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 8, 2025.

Technical description

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

Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix OOB access in parse_adv_monitor_pattern()

In the parse_adv_monitor_pattern() function, the value of

the 'length' variable is currently limited to HCI_MAX_EXT_AD_LENGTH(251).

The size of the 'value' array in the mgmt_adv_pattern structure is 31.

If the value of 'pattern[i].length' is set in the user space

and exceeds 31, the 'patterns[i].value' array can be accessed

out of bound when copied.

Increasing the size of the 'value' array in

the 'mgmt_adv_pattern' structure will break the userspace.

Considering this, and to avoid OOB access revert the limits for 'offset'

and 'length' back to the value of HCI_MAX_AD_LENGTH.

Found by InfoTeCS on behalf of Linux Verification Center

(linuxtesting.org) with SVACE.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40294?

CVE-2025-40294 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 8, 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-40294?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-40294?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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