Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix possible crash on mgmt_index_removed If mgmt_index_removed is called while there are commands queued on cmd_sync it could lead to crashes like the bellow trace: 0x0000053D: __list_del_entry_valid_or_report+0x98/0xdc 0x0000053D: mgmt_pending_remove+0x18/0x58 [bluetooth] 0x0000053E: mgmt_remove_adv_monitor_complete+0x80/0x108 [bluetooth] 0x0000053E: hci_cmd_sync_work+0xbc/0x164 [bluetooth] So while handling mgmt_index_removed this attempts to dequeue commands passed as user_data to cmd_sync.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.0, < 6.6.55 |
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/0cc47233af35fb5f10b5e6a027cb4ccd480caf9aPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/19b40ca62607cef78369549d1af091f2fd558931
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4883296505aa7e4863c6869b689afb6005633b23Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/8c3f7943a29145d8a2d8e24893762f7673323eaePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/f53e1c9c726d83092167f2226f32bd3b73f26c21Patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-49951?
CVE-2024-49951 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix possible crash on mgmt_index_removed If mgmt_index_removed is called while there are commands queued on cmd_s...
How severe is CVE-2024-49951?
CVE-2024-49951 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-2024-49951?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.