Vulnerability Description
bt_sock_recvmsg in net/bluetooth/af_bluetooth.c in the Linux kernel through 6.6.8 has a use-after-free because of a bt_sock_ioctl race condition.
CVSS Score
7.0
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2e07e8348ea454615e268222ae3fc240421be76
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00016.html
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2e07e8348ea454615e268222ae3fc240421be76
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00016.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-51779?
CVE-2023-51779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). bt_sock_recvmsg in net/bluetooth/af_bluetooth.c in the Linux kernel through 6.6.8 has a use-after-free because of a bt_sock_ioctl race condition.
How severe is CVE-2023-51779?
CVE-2023-51779 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-51779?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.