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CVE-2024-7139

6.5 · MEDIUM
Published Dec 19, 2024 CWE-617 EPSS 0.31% (23th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-7139 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 19, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Due to an unchecked buffer length, a specially crafted L2CAP packet can cause a buffer overflow. This buffer overflow triggers an assert, which results in a temporary denial of service. 

If a watchdog timer is not enabled, a hard reset is required to recover the device.

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-2024-7139?

CVE-2024-7139 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 19, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-7139?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-7139?

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-2024-7139?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2024-7139 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.