CVE-2024-26887

Bluetooth: btusb: Fix memory leak

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: btusb: Fix memory leak This checks if CONFIG_DEV_COREDUMP is enabled before attempting to clone the skb and also make sure btmtk_process_coredump frees the skb passed following the same logic.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/620b9e60e4b55fa55540ce852a0f3c9e6091dbbc patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b10e6f6b160a60b98fb7476028f5a95405bbd725 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b08bd8f02a24e2b82fece5ac51dc1c3d9aa6c404 patch
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79f4127a502c5905f04da1f20a7bbe07103fb77c patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26887?
CVE-2024-26887 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26887?
To fix CVE-2024-26887, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-26887 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26887 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-2024-26887?
CVE-2024-26887 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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