CVE-2024-38620: linux kernel — Fix

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: HCI: Remove HCI_AMP support Since BT_HS has been remove HCI_AMP controllers no longer has any use so remove it along with the capability of creating AMP controllers. Since we no longer need to differentiate between AMP and Primary controllers, as only HCI_PRIMARY is left, this also remove hdev->dev_type altogether.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linux	linux_kernel	4.3 — 6.6.33
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.8.12
linux	linux_kernel	6.9 — 6.9.3

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5af2e235b0d5b797e9531a00c50058319130e156 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84a4bb6548a29326564f0e659fb8064503ecc1c7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af1d425b6dc67cd67809f835dd7afb6be4d43e03 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3c7b012d912b31ad23b9349c0e499d6dddd48ec https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/5af2e235b0d5b797e9531a00c50058319130e156 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/84a4bb6548a29326564f0e659fb8064503ecc1c7 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/af1d425b6dc67cd67809f835dd7afb6be4d43e03 https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3c7b012d912b31ad23b9349c0e499d6dddd48ec

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38620? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: HCI: Remove HCI_AMP support Since BT_HS has been remove HCI_AMP controllers no longer has any use so remove it along with the capability of creating AMP controllers. Since we no longer need to differentiate between AMP and Primary controllers, as only HCI_PRIMARY is left, this also remove hdev->dev_type altogether. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-38620? +

CVE-2024-38620 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-38620? +

CVE-2024-38620 affects products from linux, specifically: linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-38620? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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