CVE-2026-43134
CVE-2026-43134 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-27694
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: L2CAP: Fix missing key size check for L2CAP_LE_CONN_REQ This adds a check for encryption key size upon receiving L2CAP_LE_CONN_REQ which is required by L2CAP/LE/CFC/BV-15-C which expects L2CAP_CR_LE_BAD_KEY_SIZE.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-43134?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: L2CAP: Fix missing key size check for L2CAP_LE_CONN_REQ This adds a check for encryption key size upon receiving L2CAP_LE_CONN_REQ which is required by L2CAP/LE/CFC/BV-15-C which expects L2CAP_CR_LE_BAD_KEY_SIZE.
- How severe is CVE-2026-43134?
- CVE-2026-43134 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-43134 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-43134?
- CVE-2026-43134 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-43134?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-43134 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-43134 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-27694.
- When was CVE-2026-43134 published?
- CVE-2026-43134 was published on 2026-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/138d7eca445ef37a0333425d269ee59900ca1104
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/335071c0c3637064ec250481f589075db44fe4e6
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/481ea39b342c347b6ac029f3d418486280be4e45
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8dd43f9a9323f9c01bc8246da8d81a4c783c9e97
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9118601ff90b79e8df3c0c98f48ae00c1b02ecef
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/96581749c7c14fbec32c35728520867929600041
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ec91078e132179b04e0c3906b599816c056ceaad
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/fa6ad76fa8623c0a50d529cd5726fa5d819a3be4
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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