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Linux Bluetooth can crash from stale connection

published 5 months ago
Summary

A bug in the Linux Bluetooth system could cause the software to access memory that has already been released, potentially leading to a crash or a security breach. The problem occurs when the system tries to set up a group Bluetooth connection without confirming the connection is still valid. Updating to the latest Linux kernel version, which adds the necessary checks, resolves the issue.

What to do
  • Update echo linux to version 6.12.90-1.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Echo echo linux < 6.12.90-1
Fix: upgrade to 6.12.90-1
Original advisory text
ECHO-e270-df19-f957
Timeline
Published28 May 2026
Updated29 May 2026
First seen29 May 2026
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