CVE-2024-22099

NULL pointer deference in rfcomm_check_security in Linux kernel

Description

NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in Linux Linux kernel kernel on Linux, x86, ARM (net, bluetooth modules) allows Overflow Buffers. This vulnerability is associated with program files /net/bluetooth/rfcomm/core.C. This issue affects Linux kernel: v2.6.12-rc2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bluetooth/bluetooth-next.git/commit/?id=6ec00b0737fe https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bluetooth/bluetooth-next.git/commit/

Category

6.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Linux Linux kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.openanolis.cn/show_bug.cgi?id=7956 issue tracking permissions required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IVVYSTEVMPYGF6GDSOD44MUXZXAZHOHB/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KSXNF4RLEFLH35BFUQGYXRRVHHUIVBAE/
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00020.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22099?
CVE-2024-22099 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-22099?
To fix CVE-2024-22099: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bluetooth/bluetooth-next.git/commit/?id=6ec00b0737fe https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/bluetooth/bluetooth-next.git/commit/
Is CVE-2024-22099 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-22099 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-22099?
CVE-2024-22099 affects Linux Linux kernel.
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