Vulnerability identifier: #VU86580

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24860

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition within the {min,max}_key_size_set() function in the Linux kernel bluetooth device driver. A remote attacker with physical proximity to device can send specially crafted packets to the system and crash the kernel.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel:

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External links
http://bugzilla.openanolis.cn/show_bug.cgi?id=8151

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.