Vulnerability Description
In BlueZ 5.42, a buffer over-read was identified in "l2cap_packet" function in "monitor/packet.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
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bluez | Bluez | 5.42 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00069.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94652Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-bluetooth/msg68898.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00069.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94652Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-bluetooth/msg68898.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-9802?
CVE-2016-9802 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In BlueZ 5.42, a buffer over-read was identified in "l2cap_packet" function in "monitor/packet.c" source file. This issue can be triggered by processing a corrupted dump file and will result in btmon ...
How severe is CVE-2016-9802?
CVE-2016-9802 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-2016-9802?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bluez Bluez.