CVE-2024-24857: Race condition vulnerability in Linux kernel bluetooth in conn_info_{min,max}_age_set()

Published Feb 5, 2024
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Updated

A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's net/bluetooth device driver in conninfo{min,max}ageset() function. This can result in integrity overflow issue, possibly leading to bluetooth connection abnormality or denial of service.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Debian Linux=10.0
Linux Linux Kernel<=3.19.8
Linux Linux Kernel>=6.0<=6.6.25
Linux Linux Kernel>=6.7<6.7.12
Linux Linux Kernel=6.8-rc1
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager virtual appliance component<=ISVG 10.0.2

Remediation

Information

https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20231222162310.6461-1-2045gemini@gmail.com/T/ https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20231222162310.6461-1-2045gemini@gmail.com/T/

Event History

Feb 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:31 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 27, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:45 PM
Description
May 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:13 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24857?

CVE-2024-24857 has been classified with a medium severity due to the potential for integrity overflow issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-24857?

To mitigate CVE-2024-24857, update the Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2024-24857?

Linux kernel versions from 3.19.8 up to 6.8-rc1 are affected by CVE-2024-24857.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-24857?

CVE-2024-24857 may lead to Bluetooth connection abnormalities or denial of service issues.

5

Is CVE-2024-24857 a race condition vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2024-24857 is a race condition vulnerability that affects the Bluetooth device driver in the Linux kernel.

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