MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2024-57879

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: iso: Always release hdev at the end of iso_listen_bis Since hci_get_route holds the device before returning, the hdev s...

Vulnerability Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: iso: Always release hdev at the end of iso_listen_bis Since hci_get_route holds the device before returning, the hdev should be released with hci_dev_put at the end of iso_listen_bis even if the function returns with an error.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 6.8.12, < 6.9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-57879?

CVE-2024-57879 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: iso: Always release hdev at the end of iso_listen_bis Since hci_get_route holds the device before returning, the hdev s...

How severe is CVE-2024-57879?

CVE-2024-57879 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-2024-57879?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.