Vulnerability identifier: #VU26047
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
BlueZ
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor: BlueZ Project
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in subsystem for BlueZ. A remote attacker on the local network can gain elevated privileges on the target system and cause a denial of service (DoS) condition.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
BlueZ: 5.0 - 5.52
External links
http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00352.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.