#VU99171 Resource management error in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-49951

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99171

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49951

CWE-ID: CWE-399

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to resource management error within the cmd_status_rsp(), mgmt_index_added(), mgmt_power_on() and __mgmt_power_off() functions in net/bluetooth/mgmt.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

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4883296505aa7e4863c6869b689afb6005633b23
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0cc47233af35fb5f10b5e6a027cb4ccd480caf9a
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c3f7943a29145d8a2d8e24893762f7673323eae
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f53e1c9c726d83092167f2226f32bd3b73f26c21

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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.