# CVE-2026-23299: linux: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  Bluetooth: purge error queues in socket destruct...

CVE-2026-23299 is fixed in linux on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2026-23299 (version 6.19.8-1), released March 25, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-23299
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0013
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 25, 2026

## Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:  Bluetooth: purge error queues in socket destructors  When TX timestamping is enabled via SO_TIMESTAMPING, SKBs may be queued into sk_error_queue and will stay there until consumed. If userspace never gets to read the timestamps, or if the controller is removed unexpectedly, these SKBs will leak.  Fix by adding skb_queue_purge() calls for sk_error_queue in affected bluetooth destructors. RFCOMM does not currently use sk_error_queue.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | linux Debian 14 | 6.19.8-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2026-23299](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2026-23299.md) | Mar 25, 2026 |

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