Vulnerability identifier: #VU20290

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-9506

CWE-ID: CWE-310

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a weakness in Bluetooth Basic Rate/Enhanced Data Rate (BR/EDR) protocol core specification that allows an attacker with close proximity to the affected system to perform a man-in-the-middle attack on an encrypted Bluetooth connection.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-9506

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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.