CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-15868

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The bnep_add_connection function in the Linux kernel before version 3.19 does not ensure that an l2cap socket is available, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation by local users, posing a threat to system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 3.19 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The bnep_add_connection function in net/bluetooth/bnep/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.19 does not ensure that an l2cap socket is available, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS