#VU92721 Race condition in Linux kernel


Published: 2024-06-20

Vulnerability identifier: #VU92721

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24859

CWE-ID: CWE-362

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel:


External links
http://bugzilla.openanolis.cn/show_bug.cgi?id=8153


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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