CVE-2024-50125: Bluetooth: SCO: Fix UAF on sco_sock_timeout
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
Bluetooth: SCO: Fix UAF on scosocktimeout
conn->sk maybe have been unlinked/freed while waiting for scoconnlock so this checks if the conn->sk is still valid by checking if it part of scosklist.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.22-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linux-6.1to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50125?
The severity of CVE-2024-50125 is not specified but it is related to an object lifecycle issue in the Linux kernel that could potentially lead to a use-after-free vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50125?
To fix CVE-2024-50125, ensure that you update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the security patch addressing this vulnerability.
Which versions of Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-50125?
CVE-2024-50125 affects multiple Linux kernel versions, specifically between 4.14.263 up to but not including 6.1.115, from 6.2 to 6.6.59, and a range of versions from 6.7 to 6.11.6.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-50125 on Linux systems?
CVE-2024-50125 could result in undefined behavior in the Bluetooth subsystem of the Linux kernel, potentially impacting system stability or security.
Is CVE-2024-50125 commonly exploited in the wild?
As of now, there is no indication that CVE-2024-50125 is widely exploited in the wild, but it is advisable to mitigate it promptly.