HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-53251
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CVE-2026-53251

Published: June 25, 2026· Updated: Jun 30, 2026

EPSS:0.18%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.2th

Official Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Bluetooth: ISO: Fix not releasing hdev reference on iso_conn_big_sync

hci_get_route() returns a reference-counted hci_dev pointer via

hci_dev_hold(). The function exits normally or with an error without ever

releasing it.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-53251 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
Linux
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-53251
SeverityNONE
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.18%
PublishedJun 25, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-53251 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.