CVE-2024-50124

Summary

CVE-2024-50124 is a newly identified vulnerability in the Linux kernel. This issue affects the Bluetooth ISO subsystem where the iso_sock_timeout function may cause a Use-After-Free (UAF) condition. If a connection's socket (conn->sk) is unlinked or freed while waiting for the iso_conn_lock, it can lead to the iso_sock_timeout function accessing an invalid socket. This vulnerability could potentially be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial-of-service conditions. Linux users are advised to apply the necessary patch to mitigate this risk.

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