CVE-2022-50339 is a race condition vulnerability (CWE-362) in the Linux kernel's Bluetooth component, specifically affecting the hci_dev_test_and_set_flag() function during management initialization. This flaw can lead to attempts to cancel uninitialized work, potentially causing system instability. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 (HIGH), indicating a local attack vector with high attack complexity, but requiring low privileges. Successful exploitation could result in high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there any public exploit codes available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB). Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting a low level of public awareness or concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 6.0, < 6.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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