CVE-2022-49909: Bluetooth: L2CAP: fix use-after-free in l2cap_conn_del()
First published: Thu May 01 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: L2CAP: fix use-after-free in l2cap_conn_del() When l2cap_recv_frame() is invoked to receive data, and the cid is L2CAP_CID_A2MP, if the channel does not exist, it will create a channel. However, after a channel is created, the hold operation of the channel is not performed. In this case, the value of channel reference counting is 1. As a result, after hci_error_reset() is triggered, l2cap_conn_del() invokes the close hook function of A2MP to release the channel. Then l2cap_chan_unlock(chan) will trigger UAF issue. The process is as follows: Receive data: l2cap_data_channel() a2mp_channel_create() --->channel ref is 2 l2cap_chan_put() --->channel ref is 1 Triger event: hci_error_reset() hci_dev_do_close() ... l2cap_disconn_cfm() l2cap_conn_del() l2cap_chan_hold() --->channel ref is 2 l2cap_chan_del() --->channel ref is 1 a2mp_chan_close_cb() --->channel ref is 0, release channel l2cap_chan_unlock() --->UAF of channel The detailed Call Trace is as follows: BUG: KASAN: use-after-free in __mutex_unlock_slowpath+0xa6/0x5e0 Read of size 8 at addr ffff8880160664b8 by task kworker/u11:1/7593 Workqueue: hci0 hci_error_reset Call Trace: <TASK> dump_stack_lvl+0xcd/0x134 print_report.cold+0x2ba/0x719 kasan_report+0xb1/0x1e0 kasan_check_range+0x140/0x190 __mutex_unlock_slowpath+0xa6/0x5e0 l2cap_conn_del+0x404/0x7b0 l2cap_disconn_cfm+0x8c/0xc0 hci_conn_hash_flush+0x11f/0x260 hci_dev_close_sync+0x5f5/0x11f0 hci_dev_do_close+0x2d/0x70 hci_error_reset+0x9e/0x140 process_one_work+0x98a/0x1620 worker_thread+0x665/0x1080 kthread+0x2e4/0x3a0 ret_from_fork+0x1f/0x30 </TASK> Allocated by task 7593: kasan_save_stack+0x1e/0x40 __kasan_kmalloc+0xa9/0xd0 l2cap_chan_create+0x40/0x930 amp_mgr_create+0x96/0x990 a2mp_channel_create+0x7d/0x150 l2cap_recv_frame+0x51b8/0x9a70 l2cap_recv_acldata+0xaa3/0xc00 hci_rx_work+0x702/0x1220 process_one_work+0x98a/0x1620 worker_thread+0x665/0x1080 kthread+0x2e4/0x3a0 ret_from_fork+0x1f/0x30 Freed by task 7593: kasan_save_stack+0x1e/0x40 kasan_set_track+0x21/0x30 kasan_set_free_info+0x20/0x30 ____kasan_slab_free+0x167/0x1c0 slab_free_freelist_hook+0x89/0x1c0 kfree+0xe2/0x580 l2cap_chan_put+0x22a/0x2d0 l2cap_conn_del+0x3fc/0x7b0 l2cap_disconn_cfm+0x8c/0xc0 hci_conn_hash_flush+0x11f/0x260 hci_dev_close_sync+0x5f5/0x11f0 hci_dev_do_close+0x2d/0x70 hci_error_reset+0x9e/0x140 process_one_work+0x98a/0x1620 worker_thread+0x665/0x1080 kthread+0x2e4/0x3a0 ret_from_fork+0x1f/0x30 Last potentially related work creation: kasan_save_stack+0x1e/0x40 __kasan_record_aux_stack+0xbe/0xd0 call_rcu+0x99/0x740 netlink_release+0xe6a/0x1cf0 __sock_release+0xcd/0x280 sock_close+0x18/0x20 __fput+0x27c/0xa90 task_work_run+0xdd/0x1a0 exit_to_user_mode_prepare+0x23c/0x250 syscall_exit_to_user_mode+0x19/0x50 do_syscall_64+0x42/0x80 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x63/0xcd Second to last potentially related work creation: kasan_save_stack+0x1e/0x40 __kasan_record_aux_stack+0xbe/0xd0 call_rcu+0x99/0x740 netlink_release+0xe6a/0x1cf0 __sock_release+0xcd/0x280 sock_close+0x18/0x20 __fput+0x27c/0xa90 task_work_run+0xdd/0x1a0 exit_to_user_mode_prepare+0x23c/0x250 syscall_exit_to_user_mode+0x19/0x50 do_syscall_64+0x42/0x80 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x63/0xcd
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/db4a0783ed78beb2ebaa32f5f785bfd79c580689
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/17c6164854f8bb80bf76f32b2c2f199c16b53703
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f7bfdd9a9af3b12c33d9da9a012e7f4d5c91f4b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c1f594dddd9ffd747c39f49cc5b67a9b7677d2ab
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d9ec6e2fbd4a565b2345d4852f586b7ae3ab41fd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/a3a7b2ac64de232edb67279e804932cb42f0b52a
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8f7e4cf0694149a5d999d676ebd9ecf1b4cb2cc9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0d0e2d032811280b927650ff3c15fe5020e82533
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-49909?
CVE-2022-49909 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2022-49909 affect the Linux kernel?
CVE-2022-49909 affects the Linux kernel by introducing a use-after-free vulnerability in the Bluetooth L2CAP protocol.
What versions of the Linux kernel are impacted by CVE-2022-49909?
CVE-2022-49909 impacts specific versions of the Linux kernel that include the vulnerable Bluetooth functionality.
How do I fix CVE-2022-49909?
To fix CVE-2022-49909, upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel that resolves the vulnerability.
What are the potential risks of not addressing CVE-2022-49909?
Not addressing CVE-2022-49909 may allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system compromise.
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