CVE-2024-53208: Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix slab-use-after-free Read in set_powered_sync
Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix slab-use-after-free Read in setpoweredsync
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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 6.12.25-1 - 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-2024-53208?
CVE-2024-53208 has a severity rating that can lead to a slab-use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53208?
To fix CVE-2024-53208, update your Linux kernel to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-53208?
CVE-2024-53208 affects Linux kernel versions between 5.17 and 6.6.64, and also versions 6.7 to 6.11.11 and 6.12 to 6.12.2.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-53208?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-53208 include crashes and possible exploitation due to the use-after-free condition in the Bluetooth management code.
Is CVE-2024-53208 related to Bluetooth security?
Yes, CVE-2024-53208 is specifically related to a Bluetooth management issue in the Linux kernel.