#VU66694 Heap-based buffer overflow in BlueZ - CVE-2019-8922

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66694

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8922

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BlueZ
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: BlueZ Project

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within bluetoothd. A remote attacker on the local network can send specially crafted data to the system, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

BlueZ: 5.0 - 5.48

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External links
https://ssd-disclosure.com/ssd-advisory-linux-bluez-information-leak-and-heap-overflow/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211203-0002/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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