CVE-2021-3564

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A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. The Bluetooth subsystem's HCI device initialization fails which can lead to unexpected results, like double-free memory corruption vulnerability. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. The Bluetooth subsystem's HCI device initialization fails which can lead to unexpected results, like double-free memory corruption vulnerability. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Additional Information

  • Bugzilla 1964139: CVE-2021-3564 kernel: double free in bluetooth subsystem when the HCI device initialization fails
  • CWE-416: Use After Free
  • FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2021-3564