CVE-2024-46869: Bluetooth: btintel_pcie: Allocate memory for driver private data
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
Bluetooth: btintelpcie: Allocate memory for driver private data
Fix driver not allocating memory for struct btinteldata which is used to store internal data.
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— Launchpad
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto 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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46869?
CVE-2024-46869 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46869?
To fix CVE-2024-46869, update to the specified patched versions of the Linux kernel available from your distribution.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-46869?
CVE-2024-46869 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.10 up to 6.10.12 and from 6.11 up to 6.11.1.
What does CVE-2024-46869 impact in the Linux kernel?
CVE-2024-46869 impacts the Bluetooth driver by failing to allocate memory for the btintel_data structure.
Is there an exploit available for CVE-2024-46869?
There is currently no known exploit for CVE-2024-46869, but users are advised to apply patches to mitigate potential risks.