CVE-2024-26889: Bluetooth: hci_core: Fix possible buffer overflow

Published Apr 17, 2024
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Updated

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

Bluetooth: hcicore: Fix possible buffer overflow

struct hcidevinfo has a fixed size name[8] field so in the event that hdev->name is bigger than that strcpy would attempt to write past its size, so this fixes this problem by switching to use strscpy.

Other sources

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

Bluetooth: hcicore: Fix possible buffer overflow

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-26889 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024041742-CVE-2024-26889-edfc@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel<4.19.311
4.19.311
redhat/kernel<5.4.273
5.4.273
redhat/kernel<5.10.214
5.10.214
redhat/kernel<5.15.153
5.15.153
redhat/kernel<6.1.83
6.1.83
redhat/kernel<6.6.23
6.6.23
redhat/kernel<6.7.11
6.7.11
redhat/kernel<6.8.2
6.8.2
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Linux Linux kernel>=4.14.328<4.15
Linux Linux kernel>=4.19.297<4.19.311
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4.259<5.4.273
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10.199<5.10.214
Linux Linux kernel>=5.15.137<5.15.153
Linux Linux kernel>=6.1.60<6.1.83
Linux Linux kernel>=6.5.9<6.6.23
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.7.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.8<6.8.2
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1

Event History

Apr 17, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:27 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:10 AM
Description
Dec 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:48 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26889?

CVE-2024-26889 has been categorized as a potential buffer overflow vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26889?

To fix CVE-2024-26889, ensure your Linux kernel is updated to versions 4.19.311, 5.4.273, 5.10.214, 5.15.153, 6.1.83, 6.6.23, 6.7.11, 6.8.2, 6.9 or relevant Debian versions.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-26889?

CVE-2024-26889 affects multiple kernel versions prior to the mentioned remedial versions across both Red Hat and Debian distributions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-26889?

The impact of CVE-2024-26889 could lead to potential exploitation through a buffer overflow affecting Bluetooth operations.

5

Is CVE-2024-26889 related to Bluetooth functionality?

Yes, CVE-2024-26889 pertains specifically to a vulnerability in the Bluetooth stack of the Linux kernel.

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