CVE-2024-57987

Bluetooth: btrtl: check for NULL in btrtl_setup_realtek()

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: btrtl: check for NULL in btrtl_setup_realtek() If insert an USB dongle which chip is not maintained in ic_id_table, it will hit the NULL point accessed. Add a null point check to avoid the Kernel Oops.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Linux Linux
Affected: Linux Linux
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1158ad8e8abb361d4b2aaa010c9af74de20ab82b patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/02f9da874e5e4626f81772eacc18967921998a71 patch mailing list
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3c15082f3567032d196e8760753373332508c2ca patch mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-57987?
CVE-2024-57987 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-57987?
To fix CVE-2024-57987, 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-2024-57987 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-57987 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-2024-57987?
CVE-2024-57987 affects Linux Linux, Linux Linux.
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