CVE-2016-9799 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

In BlueZ 5.42, a buffer overflow was observed in "pklg_read_hci" function in "btsnoop.c" source file. This issue can be triggered by processing a corrupted dump file and will result in btmon crash.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bluez	Bluez	5.42

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94652Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-bluetooth/msg68898.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94652Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-bluetooth/msg68898.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9799?

CVE-2016-9799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In BlueZ 5.42, a buffer overflow was observed in "pklg_read_hci" function in "btsnoop.c" source file. This issue can be triggered by processing a corrupted dump file and will result in btmon crash.

How severe is CVE-2016-9799?

CVE-2016-9799 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9799?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bluez Bluez.