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cve 2024 36013

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CVE-2024-36013 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth L2CAP subsystem that can lead to a use-after-free condition. The flaw exists in the l2cap_connect() function, where a race condition allows the kernel to access freed memory. A patch has been released that widens a critical section and removes a dangerous return value to prevent the issue. Distributions have begun shipping the fix or backports. This tag covers discussions about the vulnerability, its impact on Bluetooth functionality, and the upstream patch that addresses the race condition.
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    Linux Kernel Bluetooth L2CAP UAF Patch CVE-2024-36013

    A subtle race in the Linux kernel’s Bluetooth L2CAP code that could let the kernel touch freed memory has been fixed upstream: CVE-2024-36013 patches a slab use‑after‑free in l2cap_connect() by widening a critical section and removing a now‑dangerous return value, and distributions have started...
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