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CVE-2024-50148: Bluetooth: bnep: fix wild-memory-access in proto_unregister

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: bnep: fix wild-memory-access in proto_unregister There's issue as follows: KASAN: maybe wild-memory-access in range [0xdead...108-0xdead...10f] CPU: 3 UID: 0 PID: 2805 Comm: rmmod Tainted: G W RIP: 0010:proto_unregister+0xee/0x400 Call Trace: <TASK> __do_sys_delete_module+0x318/0x580 do_syscall_64+0xc1/0x1d0 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f As bnep_init() ignore bnep_sock_init()'s return value, and bnep_sock_init() will cleanup all resource. Then when remove bnep module will call bnep_sock_cleanup() to cleanup sock's resource. To solve above issue just return bnep_sock_init()'s return value in bnep_exit().

MediumCVSS 5.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a Linux kernel Bluetooth BNEP cleanup bug that can crash affected systems when the module cleanup path mishandles already-cleaned socket resources. It is rated medium because exploitation requires local privileges, but the availability impact is high for systems that load the affected Bluetooth networking code.

Executive priority

Treat as a routine but real kernel availability risk. Patch through normal Linux kernel maintenance, with higher priority for systems where Bluetooth networking is enabled or where unplanned reboot risk is business-critical.

Technical view

The bug is in Linux Bluetooth BNEP error handling. bnep_init ignored bnep_sock_init failure, while cleanup could later call bnep_sock_cleanup again, leading to wild memory access in proto_unregister during module removal. The CVSS vector is local, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, availability-only impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most relevant on Linux systems using or loading the Bluetooth BNEP module. Servers without Bluetooth support or without this module loaded are less likely exposed, but distribution backports must be checked.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show active exploitation, and KEV is false. The observed failure path involves local module removal and kernel cleanup behavior, so this is primarily a local denial-of-service concern.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports a local availability impact in Linux Bluetooth BNEP cleanup logic. No confidentiality or integrity impact is indicated by the CVSS vector. Confirm affected status through vendor kernels because distributions often backport fixes without changing upstream version numbers.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply vendor kernel updates that include the referenced stable fixes.
  • Check Debian LTS advisories if running affected Debian kernels.
  • Review Siemens guidance for affected industrial products.
  • Follow your Linux distribution’s kernel security advisory and reboot requirements.
  • Prioritize hosts where Bluetooth or BNEP is enabled.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Linux kernel versions and distribution patch levels.
  • Check whether Bluetooth BNEP support is built or loaded.
  • Confirm installed kernels include vendor fixes for CVE-2024-50148.
  • Review change records for kernel versions 4.19.323, 5.4.285, 5.10.229, 5.15.170, 6.1.115, 6.6.59, 6.11.6, or later vendor equivalents.
  • Document any appliances covered by the Siemens advisory.
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Confidence
high
Sources
12

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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3Timeline events
3ADP providers
12Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6CISA-ADP

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

5.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-50148Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  2. CVE publishedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

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cvssV3_1other:ssvc
CVECVE Program Container
siemens-SADPADP container

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2, 1da177e4c3f41524e886b7f1b8a0c1fc7321cac2unaffected
LinuxLinux2.6.12, 0, 4.19.323, 5.4.285, 5.10.229, 5.15.170, 6.1.115, 6.6.59, 6.11.6, 6.12affected
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