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CVE-2024-35967

7.1 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: SCO: Fix not validating setsockopt user input syzbot reported sco_sock_setsockopt() is copying data without checking…

Published May 20, 2024CWE-125EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2024-35967 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Bluetooth: SCO: Fix not validating setsockopt user input

syzbot reported sco_sock_setsockopt() is copying data without

checking user input length.

BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in copy_from_sockptr_offset

include/linux/sockptr.h:49 [inline]

BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in copy_from_sockptr

include/linux/sockptr.h:55 [inline]

BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in sco_sock_setsockopt+0xc0b/0xf90

net/bluetooth/sco.c:893

Read of size 4 at addr ffff88805f7b15a3 by task syz-executor.5/12578

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35967?

CVE-2024-35967 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 20, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-35967?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-35967?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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