CVE-2024-26887: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: btusb: Fix memory leak This checks if CONFIG_DEV_COREDUMP is enabled before attempting to clone the skb and also make sure btmtk_process_coredump frees the skb passed following the same logic.

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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-401 CWE-401

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	6.6 — 6.6.23
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.7.11
linux	linux_kernel	6.8 — 6.8.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/620b9e60e4b55fa55540ce852a0f3c9e6091dbbc https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79f4127a502c5905f04da1f20a7bbe07103fb77c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b08bd8f02a24e2b82fece5ac51dc1c3d9aa6c404 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b10e6f6b160a60b98fb7476028f5a95405bbd725 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/620b9e60e4b55fa55540ce852a0f3c9e6091dbbc https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/79f4127a502c5905f04da1f20a7bbe07103fb77c https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b08bd8f02a24e2b82fece5ac51dc1c3d9aa6c404 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b10e6f6b160a60b98fb7476028f5a95405bbd725

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-26887? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: btusb: Fix memory leak This checks if CONFIG_DEV_COREDUMP is enabled before attempting to clone the skb and also make sure btmtk_process_coredump frees the skb passed following the same logic. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-26887? +

CVE-2024-26887 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-2024-26887? +

CVE-2024-26887 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-2024-26887? +

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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