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CVE-2024-49951

7.8 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix possible crash on mgmt_index_removed If mgmt_index_removed is called while there are commands queued on cm…

Published Oct 21, 2024EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2024-49951 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 21, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, 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: MGMT: Fix possible crash on mgmt_index_removed

If mgmt_index_removed is called while there are commands queued on

cmd_sync it could lead to crashes like the bellow trace:

0x0000053D: __list_del_entry_valid_or_report+0x98/0xdc

0x0000053D: mgmt_pending_remove+0x18/0x58 [bluetooth]

0x0000053E: mgmt_remove_adv_monitor_complete+0x80/0x108 [bluetooth]

0x0000053E: hci_cmd_sync_work+0xbc/0x164 [bluetooth]

So while handling mgmt_index_removed this attempts to dequeue

commands passed as user_data to cmd_sync.

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-2024-49951?

CVE-2024-49951 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 21, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-49951?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, 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-2024-49951?

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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