CVE-2024-36033: Bluetooth: qca: fix info leak when fetching board id

Published May 30, 2024
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Updated

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

Bluetooth: qca: fix info leak when fetching board id

Add the missing sanity check when fetching the board id to avoid leaking slab data when later requesting the firmware.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.10
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=6.9-rc7

Event History

May 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:23 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:24 PM
Description
Dec 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36033?

CVE-2024-36033 has been rated as having a high severity due to its potential for information leakage.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36033?

To remediate CVE-2024-36033, update your Linux kernel to one of the patched versions, such as 5.10.234-1 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-36033?

CVE-2024-36033 affects several Linux kernel versions including 5.10.223-1, 5.10.234-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, and 6.12.16-1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36033?

CVE-2024-36033 is an information disclosure vulnerability related to the Bluetooth subsystem in the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2024-36033 actively exploited in the wild?

As of now, there are no reports indicating that CVE-2024-36033 is actively exploited in the wild.

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