Privilege escalation in Linux kernel Bluetooth CMTP module

1) Double Free

EUVDB-ID: #VU77325

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34981

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the CMTP module in Linux kernel. A local user can trigger a double free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: before 5.10.42

CPE2.3

External links

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1223/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.