CVE-2016-9798: Use After Free
First published: Sat Dec 03 2016(Updated: )
In BlueZ 5.42, a use-after-free was identified in "conf_opt" function in "tools/parser/l2cap.c" source file. This issue can be triggered by processing a corrupted dump file and will result in hcidump crash.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BlueZ | =5.42 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00069.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00071.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-11/msg00072.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94652
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-bluetooth/msg68892.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9798?
CVE-2016-9798 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9798?
To fix CVE-2016-9798, you should upgrade to a later version of BlueZ that has patched the use-after-free vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-9798?
CVE-2016-9798 specifically affects BlueZ version 5.42.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-9798?
The impact of CVE-2016-9798 includes the potential crash of hcidump when processing a corrupted dump file.
Is CVE-2016-9798 a known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2016-9798 is a well-documented vulnerability that has been publicly disclosed and reported.
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