CVE-2024-26887: Bluetooth: btusb: Fix memory leak

Published Apr 17, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Bluetooth: btusb: Fix memory leak

This checks if CONFIGDEVCOREDUMP is enabled before attempting to clone the skb and also make sure btmtkprocesscoredump frees the skb passed following the same logic.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6<6.6.23
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Event History

Apr 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:27 AM
Description
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:10 AM
Description
Jan 14, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:53 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:20 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26887?

CVE-2024-26887 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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