CVE-2024-6442: Bluetooth: ASCS Unchecked tailroom of the response buffer

Published Oct 4, 2024
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Updated

In ascscprspadd in /subsys/bluetooth/audio/ascs.c, an unchecked tailroom could lead to a global buffer overflow.

Affected Software

1 affected component
zephyrproject zephyr<=3.6.0

Event History

Oct 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:36 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6442?

CVE-2024-6442 is a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a global buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6442?

To fix CVE-2024-6442, update to Zephyr version 3.6.1 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2024-6442?

CVE-2024-6442 affects all versions of Zephyr up to and including 3.6.0.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2024-6442 facilitate?

CVE-2024-6442 could allow an attacker to exploit a global buffer overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution.

5

Is CVE-2024-6442 specific to certain platforms?

CVE-2024-6442 is specific to the Zephyr Project's Bluetooth audio subsystem.

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