Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: HCI: Remove HCI_AMP support Since BT_HS has been remove HCI_AMP controllers no longer has any use so remove it along with the capability of creating AMP controllers. Since we no longer need to differentiate between AMP and Primary controllers, as only HCI_PRIMARY is left, this also remove hdev->dev_type altogether.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.3, < 6.6.33 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5af2e235b0d5b797e9531a00c50058319130e156Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84a4bb6548a29326564f0e659fb8064503ecc1c7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af1d425b6dc67cd67809f835dd7afb6be4d43e03Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3c7b012d912b31ad23b9349c0e499d6dddd48ecPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5af2e235b0d5b797e9531a00c50058319130e156Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84a4bb6548a29326564f0e659fb8064503ecc1c7Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af1d425b6dc67cd67809f835dd7afb6be4d43e03Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3c7b012d912b31ad23b9349c0e499d6dddd48ecPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-38620?
CVE-2024-38620 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: HCI: Remove HCI_AMP support Since BT_HS has been remove HCI_AMP controllers no longer has any use so remove it along wi...
How severe is CVE-2024-38620?
CVE-2024-38620 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-38620?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.