CVE-2026-28526: BlueKitchen BTstack versions prior to 1.8.1 contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the AVRCP Controlle

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-28526?

btstack: upgrade to 1.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-28526 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28526 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-28526 affect?

CVE-2026-28526 affects btstack. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). BlueKitchen BTstack versions prior to 1.8.1 contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the AVRCP Controller LIST_PLAYER_APPLICATION_SETTING_ATTRIBUTES and LIST_PLAYER_APPLICATION_SETTING_VALUES handlers that allows attackers to read bey

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-28526?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-28526 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting btstack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

BlueKitchen BTstack versions prior to 1.8.1 contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the AVRCP Controller LIST_PLAYER_APPLICATION_SETTING_ATTRIBUTES and LIST_PLAYER_APPLICATION_SETTING_VALUES handlers that allows attackers to read beyond buffer boundaries. A nearby attacker with a paired Bluetooth Classic connection can send a specially crafted VENDOR_DEPENDENT response with an attacker-controlled count value to trigger an out-of-bounds rea

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.5 (Low)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-03-30
Last modified	2026-07-14

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: bluekitchen-gmbh

Last updated 2026-07-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-30 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-14 19:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bluekitchen-gmbh btstack UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.1

Fixed in: 1.8.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy btstack || rpm -q btstack || btstack --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade btstack

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade btstack

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-28526?

btstack: upgrade to 1.8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-28526 being exploited?

CVE-2026-28526 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-28526 affect?

CVE-2026-28526 affects btstack. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). BlueKitchen BTstack versions prior to 1.8.1 contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the AVRCP Controller LIST_PLAYER_APPLICATION_SETTING_ATTRIBUTES and LIST_PLAYER_APPLICATION_SETTING_VALUES handlers that allows attackers to read bey

How urgent is CVE-2026-28526?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Bluetooth vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-28528 MEDIUM 4.6 UPGRADE BlueKitchen BTstack versions prior to 1.8.1 contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the AVRCP Browsing
CVE-2026-28527 LOW 3.5 UPGRADE BlueKitchen BTstack versions prior to 1.8.1 contain an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the AVRCP Controlle

References

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