CVE-2024-35967: Bluetooth: SCO: Fix not validating setsockopt user input

Published May 20, 2024
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Updated

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

Bluetooth: SCO: Fix not validating setsockopt user input

syzbot reported scosocksetsockopt() is copying data without checking user input length.

BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in copyfromsockptroffset include/linux/sockptr.h:49 [inline] BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in copyfromsockptr include/linux/sockptr.h:55 [inline] BUG: KASAN: slab-out-of-bounds in scosocksetsockopt+0xc0b/0xf90 net/bluetooth/sco.c:893 Read of size 4 at addr ffff88805f7b15a3 by task syz-executor.5/12578

Other sources

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

Bluetooth: SCO: Fix not validating setsockopt user input

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-35967 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024052022-CVE-2024-35967-d111@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
redhat/kernel<5.10.216
5.10.216
redhat/kernel<6.1.87
6.1.87
redhat/kernel<6.6.28
6.6.28
redhat/kernel<6.8.7
6.8.7
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Linux Linux kernel>=3.8<5.10.216
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.178
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.87
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.28
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.7
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.216
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.87
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.28
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.8.7
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.9
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade Linux kernel (Bluetooth SCO: sco_sock_setsockopt) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch CVE-2024-35967

Event History

May 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:41 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:47 PM
Description
May 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:24 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-35967?

CVE-2024-35967 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-35967?

To fix CVE-2024-35967, update the Linux kernel to one of the patched versions: 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 Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-35967?

CVE-2024-35967 affects multiple Linux kernel versions prior to the updates provided for 5.10.x and 6.x branches.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2024-35967?

CVE-2024-35967 specifically impacts the Bluetooth subsystem within the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2024-35967 being actively exploited?

As of now, there have been no public reports indicating active exploitation of CVE-2024-35967.

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