SB20250226638 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel net bluetooth
Published: February 26, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250226638
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-49138)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to memory corruption within the hci_conn_complete_evt(), hci_sync_conn_complete_evt() and le_conn_complete_evt() functions in net/bluetooth/hci_event.c, within the hci_conn_add() function in net/bluetooth/hci_conn.c. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.