CVE-2024-53237: Bluetooth: fix use-after-free in device_for_each_child()
Bluetooth: fix use-after-free in deviceforeachchild()
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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 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.27-1 - 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-2024-53237?
CVE-2024-53237 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53237?
To fix CVE-2024-53237, upgrade your Linux kernel to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of Linux kernel are impacted by CVE-2024-53237?
CVE-2024-53237 affects Linux kernel versions before 4.19.300, 5.4.262, 5.10.202, 5.15.140, 6.1.64, 6.5.13, 6.6.3, 6.7, and 6.12.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-53237?
CVE-2024-53237 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Bluetooth subsystem of the Linux kernel.
Can CVE-2024-53237 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, if exploited successfully, CVE-2024-53237 can lead to arbitrary code execution on affected systems.