CVE-2024-24859 Race condition vulnerability in Linux kernel bluetooth sniff_{min,max}_interval_set()

What is CVE-2024-24859?

CVE-2024-24859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, 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 in sniff_{min,max}_interval_set() function. This can result in a bluetooth sniffing exception issue, possibly leading denial of service.

Weakness: CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-24859?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24859?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2024-24859 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-24859 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as AZL-34883, DEBIAN-CVE-2024-24859, GHSA-8j45-r236-3q9q, UBUNTU-CVE-2024-24859.