CVE-2024-26887: Bluetooth: btusb: Fix memory leak
First published: Wed Apr 17 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: btusb: Fix memory leak This checks if CONFIG_DEV_COREDUMP is enabled before attempting to clone the skb and also make sure btmtk_process_coredump frees the skb passed following the same logic.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | >=6.6<6.6.23 | |
| Linux kernel | >=6.7<6.7.11 | |
| Linux kernel | >=6.8<6.8.2 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.6<6.6.23 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.7.11 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.8<6.8.2 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.129-1 6.1.135-1 6.12.22-1 6.12.25-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/620b9e60e4b55fa55540ce852a0f3c9e6091dbbc
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79f4127a502c5905f04da1f20a7bbe07103fb77c
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b08bd8f02a24e2b82fece5ac51dc1c3d9aa6c404
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b10e6f6b160a60b98fb7476028f5a95405bbd725
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-26887
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-26887
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26887
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-26887
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-26887
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/79f4127a502c5905f04da1f20a7bbe07103fb77c
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26887?
CVE-2024-26887 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26887?
To fix CVE-2024-26887, update your Linux kernel to version 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.
Which affected software versions contain CVE-2024-26887?
CVE-2024-26887 affects Linux kernel versions between 6.6 and 6.6.23, 6.7 and 6.7.11, and 6.8 and 6.8.2.
Is there a specific configuration required to be vulnerable to CVE-2024-26887?
Yes, CONFIG_DEV_COREDUMP must be enabled for CVE-2024-26887 to be a concern.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-26887 related to?
CVE-2024-26887 is related to a memory leak vulnerability in the Bluetooth component of the Linux kernel.
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