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CVE-2024-53208: Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix slab-use-after-free Read in set_powered_sync

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: MGMT: Fix slab-use-after-free Read in set_powered_sync This fixes the following crash: ================================================================== BUG: KASAN: slab-use-after-free in set_powered_sync+0x3a/0xc0 net/bluetooth/mgmt.c:1353 Read of size 8 at addr ffff888029b4dd18 by task kworker/u9:0/54 CPU: 1 UID: 0 PID: 54 Comm: kworker/u9:0 Not tainted 6.11.0-rc6-syzkaller-01155-gf723224742fc #0 Hardware name: Google Google Compute Engine/Google Compute Engine, BIOS Google 08/06/2024 Workqueue: hci0 hci_cmd_sync_work Call Trace: <TASK> __dump_stack lib/dump_stack.c:93 [inline] dump_stack_lvl+0x241/0x360 lib/dump_stack.c:119 print_address_description mm/kasan/report.c:377 [inline] print_report+0x169/0x550 mm/kasan/report.c:488 q kasan_report+0x143/0x180 mm/kasan/report.c:601 set_powered_sync+0x3a/0xc0 net/bluetooth/mgmt.c:1353 hci_cmd_sync_work+0x22b/0x400 net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c:328 process_one_work kernel/workqueue.c:3231 [inline] process_scheduled_works+0xa2c/0x1830 kernel/workqueue.c:3312 worker_thread+0x86d/0xd10 kernel/workqueue.c:3389 kthread+0x2f0/0x390 kernel/kthread.c:389 ret_from_fork+0x4b/0x80 arch/x86/kernel/process.c:147 ret_from_fork_asm+0x1a/0x30 arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S:244 </TASK> Allocated by task 5247: kasan_save_stack mm/kasan/common.c:47 [inline] kasan_save_track+0x3f/0x80 mm/kasan/common.c:68 poison_kmalloc_redzone mm/kasan/common.c:370 [inline] __kasan_kmalloc+0x98/0xb0 mm/kasan/common.c:387 kasan_kmalloc include/linux/kasan.h:211 [inline] __kmalloc_cache_noprof+0x19c/0x2c0 mm/slub.c:4193 kmalloc_noprof include/linux/slab.h:681 [inline] kzalloc_noprof include/linux/slab.h:807 [inline] mgmt_pending_new+0x65/0x250 net/bluetooth/mgmt_util.c:269 mgmt_pending_add+0x36/0x120 net/bluetooth/mgmt_util.c:296 set_powered+0x3cd/0x5e0 net/bluetooth/mgmt.c:1394 hci_mgmt_cmd+0xc47/0x11d0 net/bluetooth/hci_sock.c:1712 hci_sock_sendmsg+0x7b8/0x11c0 net/bluetooth/hci_sock.c:1832 sock_sendmsg_nosec net/socket.c:730 [inline] __sock_sendmsg+0x221/0x270 net/socket.c:745 sock_write_iter+0x2dd/0x400 net/socket.c:1160 new_sync_write fs/read_write.c:497 [inline] vfs_write+0xa72/0xc90 fs/read_write.c:590 ksys_write+0x1a0/0x2c0 fs/read_write.c:643 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:52 [inline] do_syscall_64+0xf3/0x230 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83 entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f Freed by task 5246: kasan_save_stack mm/kasan/common.c:47 [inline] kasan_save_track+0x3f/0x80 mm/kasan/common.c:68 kasan_save_free_info+0x40/0x50 mm/kasan/generic.c:579 poison_slab_object+0xe0/0x150 mm/kasan/common.c:240 __kasan_slab_free+0x37/0x60 mm/kasan/common.c:256 kasan_slab_free include/linux/kasan.h:184 [inline] slab_free_hook mm/slub.c:2256 [inline] slab_free mm/slub.c:4477 [inline] kfree+0x149/0x360 mm/slub.c:4598 settings_rsp+0x2bc/0x390 net/bluetooth/mgmt.c:1443 mgmt_pending_foreach+0xd1/0x130 net/bluetooth/mgmt_util.c:259 __mgmt_power_off+0x112/0x420 net/bluetooth/mgmt.c:9455 hci_dev_close_sync+0x665/0x11a0 net/bluetooth/hci_sync.c:5191 hci_dev_do_close net/bluetooth/hci_core.c:483 [inline] hci_dev_close+0x112/0x210 net/bluetooth/hci_core.c:508 sock_do_ioctl+0x158/0x460 net/socket.c:1222 sock_ioctl+0x629/0x8e0 net/socket.c:1341 vfs_ioctl fs/ioctl.c:51 [inline] __do_sys_ioctl fs/ioctl.c:907 [inline] __se_sys_ioctl+0xfc/0x170 fs/ioctl.c:893 do_syscall_x64 arch/x86/entry/common.c:52 [inline] do_syscall_64+0xf3/0x230 arch/x86/entry/common.c:83gv entry_SYSCALL_64_after_hwframe+0x77/0x7f

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Plain-English summary

A Linux Bluetooth flaw can leave kernel code reading memory after it has been freed while Bluetooth power state changes. A low-privileged local user may trigger the vulnerable path. The supplied trace confirms a kernel crash; the CVSS assessment considers broader confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts possible, but the bundle does not demonstrate code execution.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority, targeted kernel update rather than an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize multi-user Linux endpoints and other systems with Bluetooth functionality and untrusted local access. Active exploitation is not established, but kernel memory corruption warrants prompt remediation through supported vendor packages.

Technical view

The Bluetooth MGMT set_powered_sync path reads an mgmt_pending object after power-off processing frees it through settings_rsp. KASAN detected the slab use-after-free in a worker thread. This is CWE-416 with CVSS 3.1 score 7.8: local access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and potentially high system impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Linux systems whose vendor kernels have not incorporated the referenced stable fixes and where local users can reach Bluetooth MGMT functionality. The bundle identifies affected Linux releases but presents insufficient range structure for reliable package-level conclusions. Distribution backports may change exposure independently of the displayed kernel version.

Exploitation context

The bundle indicates no CISA KEV listing and provides no evidence of active exploitation. Available evidence is a syzkaller-generated KASAN crash demonstrating the memory-safety defect. Practical impact beyond a local kernel crash or memory corruption remains unconfirmed by these sources.

Researcher notes

The object is allocated through mgmt_pending_new, freed during power-off response processing, and subsequently read by set_powered_sync. Referenced commits cover several stable branches. The flattened affected-version data is ambiguous, so verify branch ancestry and distribution backports instead of relying solely on displayed version numbers.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade to a vendor-supported kernel package explicitly documented as fixing CVE-2024-53208.
  • Confirm the vendor package incorporates the applicable referenced Linux stable fix.
  • If patching is delayed, consult vendor guidance for Bluetooth-specific compensating controls.
  • Reduce unnecessary local account access on systems awaiting remediation.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory active kernel versions, not merely installed package versions.
  • Check distribution advisories or package changelogs for explicit CVE or stable-commit references.
  • Identify systems using Bluetooth management functionality and prioritize multi-user hosts.
  • After updating, verify the fixed kernel is active following reboot.
  • Review kernel logs for use-after-free reports or Bluetooth management crashes.
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medium
Sources
7

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Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

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Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

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2 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Linux
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9CISA-ADP

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Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-53208Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
LinuxLinux275f3f64870245b06188f24bdf917e55a813d294, 275f3f64870245b06188f24bdf917e55a813d294, 275f3f64870245b06188f24bdf917e55a813d294, 275f3f64870245b06188f24bdf917e55a813d294, 275f3f64870245b06188f24bdf917e55a813d294unaffected
LinuxLinux5.17, 0, 6.1.120, 6.6.64, 6.11.11, 6.12.2, 6.13affected
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CWE details

CWE-416

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