CVE-2024-24860

Race condition vulnerability in Linux kernel bluetooth driver in {min,max}_key_size_set()

Description

A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's bluetooth device driver in {min,max}_key_size_set() function. This can result in a null pointer dereference issue, possibly leading to a kernel panic or denial of service issue.

Remediation

Solution:

  • https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/da9065caa594d https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/da9065caa594d

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Affected: Linux Linux kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.openanolis.cn/show_bug.cgi?id=8151 issue tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00016.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24860?
CVE-2024-24860 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-24860?
To fix CVE-2024-24860: https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/da9065caa594d https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/da9065caa594d
Is CVE-2024-24860 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-24860 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-2024-24860?
CVE-2024-24860 affects Linux Linux kernel.
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