Input validation error in Linux kernel bluetooth driver



Published: 2024-06-03
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-36032
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Linux Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU90849

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-36032

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the qca_read_fw_build_info() function in drivers/bluetooth/btqca.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

CPE2.3
External links

http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/57062aa13e87b1a78a4a8f6cb5fab6ba24f5f488
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6b63e0ef4d3ce0080395e5091fba2023f246c45a
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a571044cc0a0c944e7c12237b6768aeedd7480e1
http://git.kernel.org/stable/c/cda0d6a198e2a7ec6f176c36173a57bdd8af7af2


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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