CVE-2017-15868

kernel: bnep_add_connection does not check if l2cap socket is available allowing privilege escalation

Published Dec 5, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1200-1 linux security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4082-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-7290 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3583-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3583-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:04 PM
Reserved
Oct 24, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 5, 2017, 11:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:08 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 19, 2014, 12:00 AM