Vulnerability identifier: #VU64523
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
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 execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when handling the A2DP profile in profiles/audio/avdtp.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the system and execute arbitrary code.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
BlueZ: 5.40 - 5.58
External links
http://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/bluez/+bug/1977968
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.