Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_core: Fix not checking skb length on hci_acldata_packet This fixes not checking if skb really contains an ACL header otherwise the code may attempt to access some uninitilized/invalid memory past the valid skb->data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.15.174 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/219960a48771b35a3857a491b955c31d6c33d581Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3fe288a8214e7dd784d1f9b7c9e448244d316b47Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/559b1c7ac2e212a23b3833d3baf3bd957771d02ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5e50d12cc6e95e1fde08f5db6992b616f714b0fbPatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93a6160dc198ffe5786da8bd8588cfd17f53b29aPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-56590?
CVE-2024-56590 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_core: Fix not checking skb length on hci_acldata_packet This fixes not checking if skb really contains an ACL heade...
How severe is CVE-2024-56590?
CVE-2024-56590 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-2024-56590?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.