CVE-2024-42133: Bluetooth: Ignore too large handle values in BIG

Published Jul 30, 2024
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Updated

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

Bluetooth: Ignore too large handle values in BIG

hcilebigsyncestablishedevt is necessary to filter out cases where the handle value is belonging to ida id range, otherwise ida will be erroneously released in hciconncleanup.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.5.12<6.6
Linux Linux kernel>=6.6.2<6.6.39
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.9.9
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=6.10-rc6
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
redhat/kernel<6.6.39
6.6.39
redhat/kernel<6.9.9
6.9.9
redhat/kernel<6.10
6.10

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 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.6.39
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.9.9
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.10

Event History

Jul 30, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:46 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:32 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42133?

CVE-2024-42133 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42133?

To fix CVE-2024-42133, you should update your Linux kernel to a patched version as specified in the latest security advisories.

3

What affected versions are vulnerable to CVE-2024-42133?

CVE-2024-42133 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.5.12 up to 6.10-rc6.

4

Is CVE-2024-42133 a local or remote exploit?

CVE-2024-42133 can potentially be exploited remotely through Bluetooth features.

5

What kind of impact does CVE-2024-42133 have on the system?

The impact of CVE-2024-42133 could lead to unintended system behavior and resource mismanagement.

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