CVE-2011-1079: The bnep_sock_ioctl function in net/bluetooth/bnep/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not ensure...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel Bluetooth networking flaw. A local user could trigger mishandling of a device name and potentially read kernel stack data or crash the system. The issue is local, not remote, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems or vendor appliances using kernels before 2.6.39 with Bluetooth BNEP functionality present and local user access available. Modern supported distributions are unlikely to be affected if kernel security updates were applied. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected systems still exist with local multi-user access. Prioritize patch confirmation on old Linux servers, embedded systems, and vendor appliances where crashes could disrupt operations. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to a vendor kernel containing the upstream fix for CVE-2011-1079.; Use Linux kernel 2.6.39 or later where applicable.; Review Red Hat RHSA-2011:0833 for affected Red Hat kernel packages..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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