SB2024123087 - Use-after-free in Linux kernel bluetooth
Published: December 30, 2024 Updated: May 12, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024123087
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53208)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the mgmt_set_powered_complete() function in net/bluetooth/mgmt.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b882940665ca2849386ee459d4331aa2f8c4e7d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b75f32bce90c085c89c45761373d940fdcff68c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/87819234aa1d2a0cb0f962fabb335e798f5ec8b2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95f7a972194ad20696c36523b54c19a3567e0697
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cdfc818ffdfeb8266351ed59b6d884056009a095
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v6.x/ChangeLog-6.1.120