Linux Kernel up to 6.7 core.C null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.7. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /net/bluetooth/rfcomm/core.C. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-22099. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.7 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part of the file /net/bluetooth/rfcomm/core.C. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in Linux Linux kernel kernel on Linux, x86, ARM (net, bluetooth modules) allows Overflow Buffers. This vulnerability is associated with program files /net/bluetooth/rfcomm/core.C. This issue affects Linux kernel: v2.6.12-rc2.

The weakness was shared 01/25/2024. The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.openanolis.cn. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-22099 since 01/15/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 210815 (RHEL 9 : kernel (RHSA-2024:9315)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.8-rc1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (210815) and EUVD (EUVD-2024-19695). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 210815
Nessus Name: RHEL 9 : kernel (RHSA-2024:9315)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.8-rc1

Timelineinfo

01/15/2024 🔍
01/25/2024 +10 days 🔍
01/25/2024 +0 days 🔍
06/06/2025 +498 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: bugzilla.openanolis.cn
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-22099 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-22099
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-252024
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/25/2024 09:18
Updated: 06/06/2025 02:00
Changes: 01/25/2024 09:18 (51), 02/18/2024 12:44 (11), 06/26/2024 01:39 (15), 11/13/2024 09:39 (3), 06/06/2025 02:00 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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