CVE-2024-43884: Bluetooth: MGMT: Add error handling to pair_device()

Published Aug 26, 2024
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Updated

Bluetooth: MGMT: Add error handling to pairdevice()

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=4.3<=6.10.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.11-rc4
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.92.2-1
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.180.1-1
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.51.1-5
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.167.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux-6.1 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Event History

Aug 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:11 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:11 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
May 5, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:36 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43884?

CVE-2024-43884 has been classified as having a moderate severity due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference causing a crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43884?

To fix CVE-2024-43884, update to the recommended versions of the Linux kernel as specified in the vulnerability report.

3

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2024-43884?

CVE-2024-43884 is caused by the hci_conn_params_add() function not checking for a NULL value, leading to potential NULL pointer dereferences.

4

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-43884?

CVE-2024-43884 affects several versions including prior to 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, and specific release candidates of 6.11.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-43884?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2024-43884; upgrading to a patched version of the kernel is necessary.

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