CVE-2024-24857 Race condition vulnerability in Linux kernel bluetooth in conn_info_{min,max}_age_set()
A race condition in the Linux kernel Bluetooth driver can cause integer overflow, leading to connection abnormalities or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-24857?
CVE-2024-24857 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's net/bluetooth device driver in conn_info_{min,max}_age_set() function. This can result in integrity overflow issue, possibly leading to bluetooth connection abnormality or denial of service.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-24857?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24857?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2024-24857 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-24857 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as AZL-34881, BELL-CVE-2024-24857, DEBIAN-CVE-2024-24857, GHSA-p453-6h64-wr8m, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-24857.