Linux Kernel up to 6.12.30/6.14.8 Bluetooth denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.30/6.14.8. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Bluetooth. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-38099. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.30/6.14.8. Affected is an unknown part of the component Bluetooth. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. 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. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: Disable SCO support if READ_VOICE_SETTING is unsupported/broken A SCO connection without the proper voice_setting can cause the controller to lock up.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-38099 since 04/16/2025. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 246387 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-38099), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.12.31 or 6.14.9 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch f48ee562c095e552a30b8d9cc0566a267b410f8a/ec1f015ec0c6fd250a6564e8452f7bb3160b9cb1/14d17c78a4b1660c443bae9d38c814edea506f62 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 (246387), EUVD (EUVD-2025-19764) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1452). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell Avamar
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 246387
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-38099

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.12.31/6.14.9
Patch: f48ee562c095e552a30b8d9cc0566a267b410f8a/ec1f015ec0c6fd250a6564e8452f7bb3160b9cb1/14d17c78a4b1660c443bae9d38c814edea506f62

Timelineinfo

04/16/2025 CVE reserved
07/03/2025 +78 days Advisory disclosed
07/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/06/2025 +156 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-38099 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-38099
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-314688
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1452 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2025 11:39
Updated: 12/06/2025 01:18
Changes: 07/03/2025 11:39 (58), 07/03/2025 11:53 (1), 08/09/2025 05:50 (2), 08/23/2025 14:25 (7), 09/21/2025 15:21 (1), 11/09/2025 10:21 (1), 11/21/2025 02:19 (12), 12/06/2025 01:18 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:839:103

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