CVE-2024-56590: Bluetooth: hci_core: Fix not checking skb length on hci_acldata_packet

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Bluetooth: hcicore: Fix not checking skb length on hciacldatapacket

This fixes not checking if skb really contains an ACL header otherwise the code may attempt to access some uninitilized/invalid memory past the valid skb->data.

Other sources

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

Bluetooth: hcicore: Fix not checking skb length on hciacldatapacket

This fixes not checking if skb really contains an ACL header otherwise the code may attempt to access some uninitilized/invalid memory past the valid skb->data.

NVD

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Launchpad

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1, <=5.10.234-1
6.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1
Linux Linux kernel<5.15.174
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.120
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.66
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed 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

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedySeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:46 PM
Description
May 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:52 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56590?

CVE-2024-56590 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for accessing uninitialized or invalid memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56590?

To fix CVE-2024-56590, update your Linux kernel to version 6.1.129-1 or apply the relevant patches provided by your distribution.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56590?

CVE-2024-56590 affects Linux kernel versions up to 5.10.234-1.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2024-56590?

CVE-2024-56590 impacts the Bluetooth subsystem, specifically the hci_core component.

5

Is CVE-2024-56590 an exploit in the wild?

As of the latest updates, there have been no public reports of active exploits leveraging CVE-2024-56590.

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