Debian update for bluez
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-45866 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Debian Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system bluez (Debian package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Debian |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU83831
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45866
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified vulnerability in Bluetooth implementation. A remote attacker with physical proximity to device can inject keystrokes by spoofing a keyboard and execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Update bluez package to one of the following versions: 5.55-3.1+deb11u1, 5.66-1+deb12u1.
Vulnerable software versionsDebian Linux: All versions
bluez (Debian package): before 5.66-1+deb12u1
External linkshttp://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5584
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
