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CVE-2022-42896 comprises use-after-free vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel Bluetooth Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol (L2CAP) connection-handling functions l2cap_connect and l2cap_le_connect_req. The l2cap_connect flaw may enable remote code execution over Bluetooth, while l2cap_le_connect_req may disclose kernel memory.
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Remote, proximity-based Bluetooth use-after-free vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel L2CAP implementation, with potential code execution and kernel-memory disclosure impact.
Linux kernel Bluetooth L2CAP use-after-free vulnerabilities that may permit nearby remote attackers to execute code or leak kernel memory.
Linux kernel Bluetooth L2CAP use-after-free vulnerabilities that may permit proximate remote code execution or kernel-memory disclosure.
Linux kernel Bluetooth L2CAP use-after-free vulnerability.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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