CVE-2024-26889

Bluetooth: hci_core: Fix possible buffer overflow

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_core: Fix possible buffer overflow struct hci_dev_info has a fixed size name[8] field so in the event that hdev->name is bigger than that strcpy would attempt to write past its size, so this fixes this problem by switching to use strscpy.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory debian.org Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26889?
CVE-2024-26889 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-26889?
To fix CVE-2024-26889, 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-2024-26889 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-26889 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-2024-26889?
CVE-2024-26889 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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