CVE-2024-36880: Bluetooth: qca: add missing firmware sanity checks

Published May 30, 2024
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Updated

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

Bluetooth: qca: add missing firmware sanity checks

Add the missing sanity checks when parsing the firmware files before downloading them to avoid accessing and corrupting memory beyond the vmalloced buffer.

Other sources

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

Bluetooth: qca: add missing firmware sanity checks

The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned CVE-2024-36880 to this issue.

Upstream advisory: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024053031-CVE-2024-36880-c961@gregkh/T

Red Hat

Affected Software

17 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
redhat/kernel<5.15.159
5.15.159
redhat/kernel<6.1.91
6.1.91
redhat/kernel<6.6.31
6.6.31
redhat/kernel<6.8.10
6.8.10
redhat/kernel<6.9
6.9
Linux Linux kernel>=4.3<5.15.159
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.91
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.31
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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed 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 5.15.159
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.91
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.6.31
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.8.10
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.9

Event History

May 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:28 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Jun 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:48 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:25 PM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:27 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36880?

CVE-2024-36880 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36880?

To fix CVE-2024-36880, update the Linux kernel to version 6.1.123-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.

3

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-36880?

CVE-2024-36880 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.10.226-1.

4

What component is impacted by CVE-2024-36880?

CVE-2024-36880 impacts the Bluetooth component within the Linux kernel.

5

What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2024-36880?

Failing to address CVE-2024-36880 could lead to memory corruption and potential system instability.

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