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CVE-2026-98296

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: btintel_pcie: validate TX skb length in send_sync btintel_pcie_prepare_tx() copies skb->len bytes into a fixed BTINT…

Published Oct 6, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-98296 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026.

Technical description

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

Bluetooth: btintel_pcie: validate TX skb length in send_sync

btintel_pcie_prepare_tx() copies skb->len bytes into a fixed

BTINTEL_PCIE_BUFFER_SIZE (4096) DMA slot via an unchecked memcpy.

Oversized packets are currently rejected only in

btintel_pcie_send_frame(); any future caller of

btintel_pcie_send_sync() would silently overflow the DMA buffer.

Add the bounds check in btintel_pcie_send_sync() itself, right

before skb_push() and the DMA copy.

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-2026-98296?

CVE-2026-98296 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 6, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-98296?

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-2026-98296?

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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