November 14, 2026

CVE Watchtower

CVE-2024-22099Linux Linux Kernel NULL Pointer Dereference

NVDCVSS scored by security@openanolis.org

Vulnerability Summary

NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in Linux Linux kernel kernel on Linux, x86, ARM (net, bluetooth modules) allows Overflow Buffers. This vulnerability is associated with program files /net/bluetooth/rfcomm/core.C.

This issue affects Linux kernel: v2.6.12-rc2.
Severity Level
MEDIUM(6.3)
Published Date
Jan 25, 2024
Last Modified
Oct 15, 2026
Exploitation Status
No confirmed exploitation yet
EPSS Score (30-Day)
0.61%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference ↗
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 6.3 (MEDIUM)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • Linux Linux Kernel
Patched Versions
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
  • Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
  • Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
  • Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.

What to do

Fix it during your normal patch cycle. No exploitation is confirmed yet.

  1. Check whether you run Linux Linux Kernel and which version.
  2. No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
  3. Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.

Timeline

  • Jan 25, 2024Published
  • Oct 15, 2026Record last modified

Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.

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Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 12:33 UTC