Linux Kernel up to 6.8-rc2 Bluetooth Device min_key_size_set/max_key_size_set race condition

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8-rc2. The impacted element is the function min_key_size_set/max_key_size_set of the component Bluetooth Device Handler. Such manipulation leads to race condition. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-24860. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.8-rc2 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function min_key_size_set/max_key_size_set of the component Bluetooth Device Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a race condition vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-362. The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, and the code sequence requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence that is operating concurrently. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was disclosed 02/05/2024. The advisory is available at bugzilla.openanolis.cn. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-24860 since 02/01/2024. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 296211 (Azure Linux 3.0 Security Update: kernel (CVE-2024-24860)), 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 vulnerability database at Tenable (296211). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

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Class: Race condition
CWE: CWE-362
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 296211
Nessus Name: Azure Linux 3.0 Security Update: kernel (CVE-2024-24860)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.8-rc1

Timelineinfo

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01/23/2026 +718 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: bugzilla.openanolis.cn
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-24860 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-24860
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-252842

Entryinfo

Created: 02/05/2024 09:00
Updated: 01/23/2026 16:54
Changes: 02/05/2024 09:00 (50), 02/29/2024 08:23 (12), 06/26/2024 01:56 (15), 04/20/2025 03:57 (4), 01/23/2026 16:54 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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