Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: btbcm: Fix NULL deref in btbcm_get_board_name() devm_kstrdup() can return a NULL pointer on failure,but this returned value in btbcm_get_board_name() is not checked. Add NULL check in btbcm_get_board_name(), to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference error.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 6.9, < 6.12.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/74af8b9d0e79deefd2d43e14b84575839a849169Patch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b88655bc6593c6a7fdc1248b212d17e581c4334ePatch
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/df2f2d9199e61819cca5da0121dfa4d4cb57000fPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-57988?
CVE-2024-57988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: btbcm: Fix NULL deref in btbcm_get_board_name() devm_kstrdup() can return a NULL pointer on failure,but this returned v...
How severe is CVE-2024-57988?
CVE-2024-57988 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-2024-57988?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.