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CVE-2026-43059

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix list corruption and UAF in command complete handlers Commit 302a1f674c00 ("Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix possible U…

Published May 5, 2026CWE-416EPSS 0.18%

Overview

CVE-2026-43059 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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

Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix list corruption and UAF in command complete handlers

Commit 302a1f674c00 ("Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix possible UAFs") introduced

mgmt_pending_valid(), which not only validates the pending command but

also unlinks it from the pending list if it is valid. This change in

semantics requires updates to several completion handlers to avoid list

corruption and memory safety issues.

This patch addresses two left-over issues from the aforementioned rework:

1. In mgmt_add_adv_patterns_monitor_complete(), mgmt_pending_remove()

is replaced with mgmt_pending_free() in the success path. Since

mgmt_pending_valid() already unlinks the command at the beginning of

the function, calling mgmt_pending_remove() leads to a double list_del()

and subsequent list corruption/kernel panic.

2. In set_mesh_complete(), the use of mgmt_pending_foreach() in the error

path is removed. Since the current command is already unlinked by

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-2026-43059?

CVE-2026-43059 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-43059?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-43059?

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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