CVE-2024-38620: Bluetooth: HCI: Remove HCI_AMP support

Published Jun 20, 2024
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Updated

Bluetooth: HCI: Remove HCIAMP support

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1, <=6.1.129-1, <=6.1.135-1
6.12.22-16.12.25-1
Linux Linux kernel>=4.3<6.6.33
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.8.12
Linux Linux kernel>=6.9<6.9.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  2. Remove

    Remove Linux kernel Bluetooth HCI: HCI_AMP support from your environment.

    Remove HCI_AMP support in the Linux kernel Bluetooth HCI layer, including removing the capability of creating AMP controllers.

Event History

Jun 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:03 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:03 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedySeverityAffected Software
Aug 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:30 PM
Description
Dec 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·11:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38620?

CVE-2024-38620 has not been assigned a severity level yet, but it addresses a removal of unsupported features in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38620?

To fix CVE-2024-38620, update your Linux kernel to version 6.12.10-1 or 6.12.11-1 if you are using Debian.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-38620?

CVE-2024-38620 affects the Linux kernel versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, and 6.1.123-1.

4

Does CVE-2024-38620 have any known exploit methods?

Currently, there are no known exploits for CVE-2024-38620 as it pertains to the removal of obsolete Bluetooth support.

5

Is CVE-2024-38620 a critical vulnerability?

CVE-2024-38620 is not considered critical as it involves the removal of unused HCI_AMP features, not an active attack vector.

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