Vulnerability in Linux
CVE-2024-56591
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: hci_conn: Use disable_delayed_work_sync This makes use of disable_delayed_work_sync instead cancel_delayed_work_sync as it not only cancel the ongoing work but also disables new submit which is disarable since the object holding the work is about to be freed.
EPSS: 0.002 (8.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux — versions 19c40e3bcaf2d969f5d4ee85bbe1330b54d36d9c, 3.3, 0
- Linux Linux_kernel
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-56591?
- CVE-2024-56591 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-12-27.
- How severe is CVE-2024-56591?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-56591 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.