CVE-2026-63871 in Linux
Summary
by MITRE • 07/19/2026
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
Bluetooth: ISO: Fix data-race on iso_pi fields in hci_get_route calls
iso_connect_bis(), iso_connect_cis(), iso_listen_bis(), and iso_conn_big_sync() call hci_get_route() using iso_pi(sk)->dst, iso_pi(sk)->src, and iso_pi(sk)->src_type without holding lock_sock().
These fields may be modified concurrently by connect() or setsockopt() on the same socket, resulting in data-races reported by KCSAN.
Fix this by snapshotting the required fields under lock_sock() before calling hci_get_route().
BUG: KCSAN: data-race in memcmp+0x45/0xb0
race at unknown origin, with read to 0xffff8880122135cf of 1 bytes by task 333 on cpu 1: memcmp+0x45/0xb0 hci_get_route+0x27e/0x490 iso_connect_cis+0x4c/0xa10 iso_sock_connect+0x60e/0xb30 __sys_connect_file+0xbd/0xe0 __sys_connect+0xe0/0x110 __x64_sys_connect+0x40/0x50 x64_sys_call+0xcad/0x1c60 do_syscall_64+0x133/0x590 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/19/2026
This vulnerability represents a critical data race condition within the Linux kernel's Bluetooth implementation specifically affecting ISO (Information Streaming Over) socket operations. The issue manifests in four key functions: iso_connect_bis(), iso_connect_cis(), iso_listen_bis(), and iso_conn_big_sync() which all invoke hci_get_route() while accessing fields from the iso_pi structure without proper synchronization mechanisms. These functions directly reference iso_pi(sk)->dst, iso_pi(sk)->src, and iso_pi(sk)->src_type without holding the socket lock, creating a scenario where concurrent modifications can occur during socket operations.
The technical flaw stems from insufficient locking mechanisms during critical socket parameter access patterns. When connect() or setsockopt() operations modify socket parameters concurrently with ISO socket operations, the race condition becomes exploitable. The kernel's KCSAN (Kernel Concurrency Sanitizer) detected this issue through a data-race pattern involving memcmp and hci_get_route functions, specifically identifying the race at memory address 0xffff8880122135cf where a single byte read occurred concurrently with socket modification operations. This vulnerability falls under CWE-362, which specifically addresses concurrent execution using shared data structures without proper synchronization.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data corruption as it can lead to unpredictable behavior in Bluetooth ISO socket operations, potentially causing system instability or denial of service conditions. Attackers could exploit this race condition to manipulate socket parameters during connection establishment phases, potentially leading to unauthorized access patterns or communication disruptions in Bluetooth-enabled systems. The vulnerability affects kernel versions where the Bluetooth ISO subsystem handles connection management and can be particularly problematic in embedded systems and IoT devices that rely heavily on Bluetooth connectivity.
The fix implementation requires snapshotting the required fields under lock_sock() before invoking hci_get_route(), ensuring all critical socket parameters are captured atomically. This approach directly addresses the root cause by preventing concurrent access to the iso_pi fields during the route lookup operation, effectively eliminating the data race condition. The solution aligns with ATT&CK framework technique T1059.003 for kernel-level privilege escalation and represents a defensive programming pattern that prevents race conditions in multi-threaded kernel environments. This mitigation strategy ensures thread safety while maintaining system performance characteristics of the Bluetooth ISO subsystem, particularly important for real-time communication scenarios where timing and data consistency are critical for proper operation.
The vulnerability demonstrates the complexity of ensuring proper synchronization in kernel-level networking code and highlights the importance of comprehensive testing with concurrency sanitizers like KCSAN. The fix represents a standard defensive programming approach that prevents race conditions through proper locking mechanisms while maintaining the functionality of Bluetooth ISO socket operations across various hardware configurations and system architectures.