Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A flaw in Linux Bluetooth management can deadlock a kernel worker during Bluetooth command cleanup, potentially disrupting Bluetooth or system availability. The supplied record rates it high at CVSS 7.8. However, the technical evidence demonstrates a hang; it does not establish data theft, code execution, or confirmed compromise.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority availability issue for Bluetooth-enabled Linux endpoints, especially shared or availability-critical systems. Patch through supported distribution channels promptly. Current sources do not justify emergency compromise-response actions solely for this CVE because active exploitation is not established.
Technical view
During Bluetooth MGMT power-off and pending-command completion, hci_cmd_sync_dequeue can invoke a destroy callback that attempts mutex acquisition and blocks the worker. The issue is classified as CWE-667, improper locking. Referenced Linux stable commits resolve the deadlock behavior.
Likely exposure
Potential exposure is limited to Linux systems running affected kernel code and using the Bluetooth subsystem. The supplied version data mixes release numbers and commit identifiers, making reliable distribution-level mapping difficult. Confirm exposure against the installed distribution's kernel package and advisory rather than relying on upstream version numbers alone.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks KEV as false, and no cited source reports active exploitation or a public exploit. CVSS describes a local, low-privilege vector without user interaction, but the cited technical evidence does not confirm an attacker-controlled trigger.
Researcher notes
The supplied trace comes from a 6.8 Intel development kernel and illustrates the deadlock, not a formal affected-version boundary. Multiple stable commit references indicate branch-specific fixes. The CVSS vector claims high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact, while the narrative directly substantiates only deadlock-related availability impact.
Mitigation direction
- Apply a vendor-supported kernel update containing the CVE fix or an equivalent backport.
- If no update is available, obtain distribution guidance before selecting compensating controls.
- Consider disabling unused Bluetooth functionality where operationally acceptable and approved.
- Monitor affected systems for Bluetooth worker hangs until remediation is complete.
Validation and detection
- Inventory running kernel packages and map each build to its distribution's advisory status.
- Identify candidate systems where Bluetooth hardware or the Bluetooth kernel subsystem is active.
- Confirm the installed kernel includes a referenced stable fix or documented vendor backport.
- Review logs for hung tasks involving hci_cmd_sync_work or mgmt_set_connectable_complete.
- After updating, confirm normal Bluetooth power transitions complete without blocked workers.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9LinuxCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c3f594a3473d6429a0bcf2004cb2885368741b79CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5703fb1d85f653e35b327b14de4db7da239e4fd9CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a25ce9b4af6dc26ee2b9c32d6bd37620bf9739eCVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cac34e44281f1f1bd842adbbcfe3ef9ff0905111CVE reference, Linux
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a66dfaf18fd61bb75ef8cee83db46b2aadf153d0CVE reference, Linux
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.htmlCVE reference, CVE
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CWE details
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Improper Locking
Improper Locking represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.