CVE-2024-24860

Medium

A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's bluetooth device driver in {min,max}_key_size_set() function. This can result in a null pointer dereference issue, possibly leading to a kernel panic or denial of service issue.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2024-02-05
Last modified 2025-02-13
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

5.3

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-362

CVE-2024-24860 is a Race Condition vulnerability

What is Race Condition?

The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions v5.6-rc1 and later are affected. Fixed in v6.8-rc1 and their respective stable series.

Affected from
≥ v5.6-rc1
Fixed in
✓ v6.8-rc1

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2024-24860?

    CVE-2024-24860 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . It affects Linux kernel versions from v5.6-rc1 onward and has been patched in v6.8-rc1. CVE-2024-24860 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-24860?

    CVE-2024-24860 has a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-24860?

    Yes. CVE-2024-24860 has been patched. Fixed versions include v6.8-rc1. If you are running Linux kernel v5.6-rc1 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

  • Is CVE-2024-24860 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2024-24860 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.