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The cve 2026 64539 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about CVE-2026-64539, a Linux kernel vulnerability involving a stack out-of-bounds write in the Bluetooth advertising path. The tag highlights that exploitation requires local access with CAP_NET_ADMIN, an LE-only Bluetooth controller, and the legacy advertising path, making it less severe than initially perceived. For Windows users, the concern centers on Linux hosts, virtual machines, and WSL 2 environments with Bluetooth controllers and privileged administration. The tag provides technical details on the fix and its implications for enterprise IT and security, offering practical guidance for assessing risk in mixed environments.
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    CVE-2026-64539 Linux Bluetooth OOB Needs CAP_NET_ADMIN

    CVE-2026-64539 fixes a stack out-of-bounds write in the Linux Bluetooth advertising path, but its practical risk is narrower than the word “Bluetooth” suggests: an attacker needs local control with CAP_NET_ADMIN, access to an LE-only Bluetooth controller, and the older legacy advertising path...