CVE-2023-51779 (High) detected in linuxlinux-4.19.292 - autoclosed

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CVE-2023-51779 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.19.292

The Linux Kernel

Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux

Found in HEAD commit: 79f1f426ddbd9f9d5b8620a590e7f2364d5e4786

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerable Source Files (2)

/net/bluetooth/af_bluetooth.c /net/bluetooth/af_bluetooth.c

Vulnerability Details

bt_sock_recvmsg in net/bluetooth/af_bluetooth.c in the Linux kernel through 6.6.8 has a use-after-free because of a bt_sock_ioctl race condition.

Publish Date: 2024-02-29

URL: CVE-2023-51779

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.0)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2023-51779

Release Date: 2024-02-29

Fix Resolution: v5.10.206,v5.15.146,v6.1.70,v6.6.9

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