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CVE-2024-24857: CWE-362 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition') in Linux Linux kernel

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-24857cvecve-2024-24857cwe-362
Published: Mon Feb 05 2024 (02/05/2024, 07:31:31 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Linux
Product: Linux kernel

Description

A race condition was found in the Linux kernel's net/bluetooth device driver in conn_info_{min,max}_age_set() function. This can result in integrity overflow issue, possibly leading to bluetooth connection abnormality or denial of service.

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AILast updated: 05/12/2026, 12:22:04 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is a race condition (CWE-362) in the Linux kernel Bluetooth driver, where improper synchronization in conn_info_{min,max}_age_set() functions can cause an integrity overflow. The flaw may disrupt Bluetooth connections or cause denial of service. It affects Linux kernel version v4.0-rc1. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, high complexity, high privileges, and user interaction. No patch or official remediation has been documented in the provided data.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability can lead to integrity overflow issues within the Bluetooth device driver, which may cause abnormal Bluetooth connection behavior or denial of service conditions. There is no indication of confidentiality impact. Exploitation requires high privileges and user interaction, limiting the attack surface. No known exploits have been reported in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch is documented, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, limiting access to affected systems and restricting Bluetooth usage where possible may reduce risk.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Anolis
Date Reserved
2024-02-01T09:11:56.214Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a0317d3cbff5d8610d95491

Added to database: 5/12/2026, 12:06:43 PM

Last enriched: 5/12/2026, 12:22:04 PM

Last updated: 5/14/2026, 6:44:55 AM

Views: 9

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