CVE-2024-11586

MEDIUM
Published Nov 23, 2024 Modified Aug 26, 2025 CWE-404

Description

Ubuntu's implementation of pulseaudio can be crashed by a malicious program if a bluetooth headset is connected.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.0
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-404 CWE-404

Affected Products

Vendor Product
pulseaudio pulseaudio
canonical ubuntu_linux

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-11586? +
Ubuntu's implementation of pulseaudio can be crashed by a malicious program if a bluetooth headset is connected. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-11586? +
CVE-2024-11586 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.0 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-11586? +
CVE-2024-11586 affects products from canonical, pulseaudio, specifically: pulseaudio, ubuntu_linux. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-11586? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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