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CVE-2024-50125

8.0 · HIGH

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: SCO: Fix UAF on sco_sock_timeout conn->sk maybe have been unlinked/freed while waiting for sco_conn_lock so this che…

Published Nov 5, 2024CWE-416EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2024-50125 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 5, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, 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 UAF on sco_sock_timeout

conn->sk maybe have been unlinked/freed while waiting for sco_conn_lock

so this checks if the conn->sk is still valid by checking if it part of

sco_sk_list.

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-2024-50125?

CVE-2024-50125 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 5, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-50125?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0, 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-2024-50125?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-50125?

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