SB2024060828 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel bluetooth



SB2024060828 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel bluetooth

Published: June 8, 2024 Updated: May 13, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2024060828
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26889)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the hci_get_dev_info() function in net/bluetooth/hci_core.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.