CVE-2024-26801

MEDIUM
Published Apr 4, 2024 Modified Dec 20, 2024 CWE-416

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: Avoid potential use-after-free in hci_error_reset While handling the HCI_EV_HARDWARE_ERROR event, if the underlying BT controller is not responding, the GPIO reset mechanism would free the hci_dev and lead to a use-after-free in hci_error_reset. Here's the call trace observed on a ChromeOS device with Intel AX201: queue_work_on+0x3e/0x6c __hci_cmd_sync_sk+0x2ee/0x4c0 [bluetooth <HASH:3b4a6>] ? init_wait_entry+0x31/0x31 __hci_cmd_sync+0x16/0x20 [bluetooth <HASH:3b4a 6>] hci_error_reset+0x4f/0xa4 [bluetooth <HASH:3b4a 6>] process_one_work+0x1d8/0x33f worker_thread+0x21b/0x373 kthread+0x13a/0x152 ? pr_cont_work+0x54/0x54 ? kthread_blkcg+0x31/0x31 ret_from_fork+0x1f/0x30 This patch holds the reference count on the hci_dev while processing a HCI_EV_HARDWARE_ERROR event to avoid potential crash.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

Affected Products

Vendor Product
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel
linux linux_kernel

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2449007d3f73b2842c9734f45f0aadb522daf592 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ab9a19d896f5a0dd386e1f001c5309bc35f433b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/45085686b9559bfbe3a4f41d3d695a520668f5e1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6dd0a9dfa99f8990a08eb8fdd8e79bee31c7d8e2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/98fb98fd37e42fd4ce13ff657ea64503e24b6090 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da4569d450b193e39e87119fd316c0291b585d14 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd594cdc24f2e48dab441732e6dfcafd6b0711d1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0b278650f07acf2e0932149183458468a731c03 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2449007d3f73b2842c9734f45f0aadb522daf592 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2ab9a19d896f5a0dd386e1f001c5309bc35f433b https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/45085686b9559bfbe3a4f41d3d695a520668f5e1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6dd0a9dfa99f8990a08eb8fdd8e79bee31c7d8e2 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/98fb98fd37e42fd4ce13ff657ea64503e24b6090 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/da4569d450b193e39e87119fd316c0291b585d14 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dd594cdc24f2e48dab441732e6dfcafd6b0711d1 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e0b278650f07acf2e0932149183458468a731c03 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00020.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26801? +
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: Avoid potential use-after-free in hci_error_reset While handling the HCI_EV_HARDWARE_ERROR event, if the underlying BT controller is not responding, the GPIO reset mechanism would free the hci_dev and lead to a use-after-free in hci_error_reset. Here's the call trace observed on a ChromeOS device with Intel AX201: queue_work_on+0x3e/0x6c __hci_cmd_sync_sk+0x2ee/0x4c0 [bluetooth <HASH:3b4a6>] ? init_wait_entry+0x31/0x31 __hci_cmd_sync+0x16/0x20 [bluetooth <HASH:3b4a 6>] hci_error_reset+0x4f/0xa4 [bluetooth <HASH:3b4a 6>] process_one_work+0x1d8/0x33f worker_thread+0x21b/0x373 kthread+0x13a/0x152 ? pr_cont_work+0x54/0x54 ? kthread_blkcg+0x31/0x31 ret_from_fork+0x1f/0x30 This patch holds the reference count on the hci_dev while processing a HCI_EV_HARDWARE_ERROR event to avoid potential crash. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-26801? +
CVE-2024-26801 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 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-2024-26801? +
CVE-2024-26801 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-26801? +
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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