CVE-2016-9801: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 3, 2016
·Updated
In BlueZ 5.42, a buffer overflow was observed in "setextctrl" function in "tools/parser/l2cap.c" source file when processing corrupted dump file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
bluez bluez=5.42
Event History
Dec 3, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:28 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9801?
CVE-2016-9801 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a buffer overflow that can lead to system crashes or arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9801?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9801, it is recommended to update BlueZ to a version later than 5.42 that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-9801?
CVE-2016-9801 specifically affects BlueZ version 5.42.
4
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2016-9801?
CVE-2016-9801 can be exploited through maliciously crafted dump files that are processed by the vulnerable BlueZ application.
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Are there any known exploits for CVE-2016-9801?
As of now, there are no widely known public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2016-9801.