Vulnerability identifier: #VU22622
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-319
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
BCM20702
Hardware solutions /
Firmware
Vendor: Broadcom
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to software firmware does not use encryption during communication via Bluetooth protocol. An attacker with physical proximity to the device can intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data, (e.g. perform a person-in-the-middle attack).
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Please, contact your hardware vendor to obtain patches.
Vulnerable software versions
BCM20702: All versions
External links
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00025.html
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.