VDB-291267 · CVE-2024-57879 · Nessus 233479

Linux Kernel up to 6.12.5 Bluetooth iso_listen_bis denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.5. This impacts the function iso_listen_bis of the component Bluetooth. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-57879. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.5. This affects the function iso_listen_bis of the component Bluetooth. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

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.

It is possible to read the advisory at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-57879 since 01/11/2025. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 233479 (Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities (USN-7380-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.12.6 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 4ca50db1c567d658d173c5ef3ee6c52b0b03603c/9c76fff747a73ba01d1d87ed53dd9c00cb40ba05 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (233479) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0047). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

Debian Linux
Amazon Linux 2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu Linux
SUSE Linux
Oracle Linux
RESF Rocky Linux
Dell NetWorker
Dell Avamar
Red Hat OpenShift
IBM QRadar SIEM
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
Open Source Linux Kernel
Dell Secure Connect Gateway

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Linux

Name

Kernel

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 233479
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 24.10 : Linux kernel (Low Latency) vulnerabilities (USN-7380-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.6
Patch: 4ca50db1c567d658d173c5ef3ee6c52b0b03603c/9c76fff747a73ba01d1d87ed53dd9c00cb40ba05

Timelineinfo

01/11/2025 🔍
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01/26/2026 +379 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-57879 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-57879
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-291267
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0047 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2025 16:40
Updated: 01/26/2026 00:34
Changes: 01/11/2025 16:40 (57), 03/29/2025 13:54 (2), 10/17/2025 18:42 (13), 01/26/2026 00:34 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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