PT-2024-21559 · Linux+4 · Linux Kernel+4
Published
2024-02-28
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Updated
2025-01-07
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CVE-2024-26887
CVSS v3.1
5.5
Medium
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to a memory leak in the Bluetooth component of the Linux kernel, specifically in the btusb module. The problem occurs when the CONFIG DEV COREDUMP configuration is enabled, and the code attempts to clone the skb (socket buffer) without properly freeing it. The function
btmtk process coredump is also involved in this issue, as it needs to free the skb passed to it. There is no information provided about the estimated number of potentially affected devices or real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
Memory Leak
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Astra Linux
Linuxmint
Linux Kernel
Red Os
Ubuntu