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CVE-2026-45835

5.5 · MEDIUM

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: L2CAP: Fix null-ptr-deref in l2cap_sock_new_connection_cb() Add the same NULL guard already present in l2cap_sock_re…

Published May 26, 2026CWE-476EPSS 0.17%

Overview

CVE-2026-45835 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. 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: L2CAP: Fix null-ptr-deref in l2cap_sock_new_connection_cb()

Add the same NULL guard already present in

l2cap_sock_resume_cb() and l2cap_sock_ready_cb().

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-2026-45835?

CVE-2026-45835 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 26, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-45835?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-45835?

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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