Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Intel Wireless Bluetooth Products
CVE-2026-40695

6.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Intel
Status
Intel(r) Wireless Bluetooth(r)
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-40695?

A vulnerability exists within Intel Wireless Bluetooth products that allows for a null pointer dereference at the kernel level. This issue can enable an attacker with local access to disrupt the system’s services without needing any special internal knowledge or user interaction. Although the communication confidentiality and integrity remain unaffected, the risk to system availability is significant, making the system vulnerable to denial of service attacks.

Affected Version(s)

Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) See references

References

https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advis...

CVSS V4

Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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