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The btusb tag covers discussions about the Linux kernel's Bluetooth USB driver, including stability patches and security fixes. A recent thread highlights CVE-2025-40283, a use-after-free vulnerability in btusb_disconnect caused by a race condition, which was addressed with an urgent kernel patch. The btusb module is central to Bluetooth functionality on Linux systems, and topics here focus on driver reliability, bug fixes, and kernel-level updates. Users seeking information on btusb-related issues, such as driver crashes or security advisories, will find relevant technical discussions and patch announcements.
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    Linux Kernel btusb UAF Fix CVE-2025-40283: Urgent Stability Patch

    The Linux kernel recently closed a small but consequential race condition in the Bluetooth USB driver that caused a KASAN-detected slab use-after-free (UAF) in btusb_disconnect, and operators should treat the fix as an urgent kernel‑level stability patch for systems that load the btusb module...
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