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CVE-2026-98600

Bluetooth: RFCOMM: Reject short EA=0 frames in rfcomm_recv_frame()

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23 h ago

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Linux Kernel Bluetooth RFCOMM Vulnerability

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Evidence confidence

%63

Short explanation

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel Bluetooth RFCOMM subsystem occurs because rfcomm_recv_frame() fails to reject short EA=0 frames. Insufficient length validation on frames with extended length fields can lead to unexpected data processing issues.

Why does it matter?

Improper frame length validation in the Bluetooth RFCOMM layer can lead to incorrect parsing of control commands or application data. Such kernel-level logic flaws can pose risks to data integrity.

What should be done?

  • Follow vendor advisories to apply available updates
Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

rfcomm_recv_frame() fonksiyonu, uzatılmış uzunluk alanına sahip EA=0 çerçeveleri için yeterli uzunluk kontrolü yapmamaktadır.

Başarısız skb_pull çağrısının dönüş değeri göz ardı edilmekte ve işlenmemiş başlık verileri geride kalmaktadır.

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In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: RFCOMM: Reject short EA=0 frames in rfcomm_recv_frame() While rfcomm_recv_frame() verifies that skb->len is at least sizeof(*hdr) + 1 (4 bytes: 3-byte header + 1-byte FCS), an RFCOMM frame with an extended 2-byte length field (!__test_ea(hdr->len)) has a 4-byte header plus a 1-byte FCS (5 bytes minimum, sizeof(*hdr) + 2). When a 4-byte RFCOMM frame with EA == 0 arrives: 1. The initial skb->len < sizeof(*hdr) + 1 check passes (4 < 4 is false). 2. Trimming the FCS byte decrements skb->len to 3. 3. If __check_fcs() succeeds, skb_pull(skb, 4) fails (4 > 3) and returns NULL without advancing skb->data. 4. Because the return value of skb_pull() is ignored, the un-pulled 3-byte struct rfcomm_hdr remains at skb->data and is either queued as application payload via rfcomm_recv_data() or parsed as a multiplexer control command via rfcomm_recv_mcc() on DLCI 0. Fix this by extending the length check in rfcomm_recv_frame() to also require skb->len >= sizeof(*hdr) + 2 when !__test_ea(hdr->len).

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-98600 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

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Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 2

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