First published: Mon May 20 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: Fix memory leak in hci_req_sync_complete() In 'hci_req_sync_complete()', always free the previous sync request state before assigning reference to a new one.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.119-1 6.12.10-1 6.12.11-1 | |
Linux Kernel | >=4.1<4.19.313 | |
Linux Kernel | >=4.20<5.4.275 | |
Linux Kernel | >=5.5<5.10.216 | |
Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.15.156 | |
Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.87 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.28 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.8.7 |
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CVE-2024-35978 is considered to have a moderate severity due to a memory leak in the Linux kernel Bluetooth subsystem.
To fix CVE-2024-35978, update your Linux kernel to one of the patched versions listed in the advisory.
CVE-2024-35978 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel between 4.1 and 6.12.x inclusive.
CVE-2024-35978 impacts the Bluetooth component within the Linux kernel.
While CVE-2024-35978 involves a memory leak, it does not inherently provide an exploit vector for remote attacks.