Vulnerability identifier: #VU67750
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-211
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 gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application while handling error conditions within profiles/audio/avrcp.c. A remote attacker on the local network can obtain sensitive information on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
BlueZ: 5.0 - 5.58
External links
http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5481-1
http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/bluez/+bug/1977968
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.