How severe is CVE-2024-35965?

CVE-2024-35965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-35965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-35965?

CVE-2024-35965 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-35965 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-35965 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35683.

When was CVE-2024-35965 published?

CVE-2024-35965 was published on 2024-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-35965

CVE-2024-35965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-1284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-35683
Weakness: CWE-1284
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2024-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: L2CAP: Fix not validating setsockopt user input Check user input length before copying data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35965?: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: Bluetooth: L2CAP: Fix not validating setsockopt user input Check user input length before copying data.
How severe is CVE-2024-35965?: CVE-2024-35965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-35965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-35965?: CVE-2024-35965 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-35965 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-35965 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35683.
When was CVE-2024-35965 published?: CVE-2024-35965 was published on 2024-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.9:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.9:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.9:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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