CVE-2021-0129: Medium severity suse bluez vulnerability

Published May 26, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. Improper access control in BlueZ may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via adjacent access. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity.

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
debian/bluez<=5.55-3, <=5.50-1.2, <=5.50-1.2~deb10u1
5.58-1~exp05.55-3.15.50-1.2~deb10u2
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-348.rt7.130.el8
0:4.18.0-348.rt7.130.el8
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-348.el8
0:4.18.0-348.el8
redhat/kernel<5.13
5.13
All of the following
BlueZ BlueZ<5.57
Any of the following
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.12<4.4.270
Linux Linux kernel>=4.9<4.9.270
Linux Linux kernel>=4.14<4.14.234
Linux Linux kernel>=4.19<4.19.192
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4<5.4.122
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10<5.10.40
Linux Linux kernel>=5.12<5.12.7
Linux Linux kernel=5.13-rc1
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
BlueZ BlueZ<5.57
Linux Linux kernel>=2.6.12<4.4.270
Linux Linux kernel>=4.9<4.9.270
Linux Linux kernel>=4.14<4.14.234
Linux Linux kernel>=4.19<4.19.192
Linux Linux kernel>=5.4<5.4.122
Linux Linux kernel>=5.10<5.10.40
Linux Linux kernel>=5.12<5.12.7
Linux Linux kernel=5.13-rc1
debian/bluez
5.55-3.1+deb11u15.55-3.1+deb11u25.66-1+deb12u25.66-1+deb12u15.82-1
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1

Remediation

Information

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

Event History

Jun 8, 2021
CVE Published
03:30 AM
Jun 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:53 PM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:25 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-0129?

The severity of CVE-2021-0129 is high, as it can potentially allow information disclosure and threat to data confidentiality and integrity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-0129?

To fix CVE-2021-0129, update BlueZ to version 5.58 or later, or apply the necessary kernel patches if you are using a vulnerable version.

3

Which versions of BlueZ are affected by CVE-2021-0129?

BlueZ versions up to 5.57 are affected by CVE-2021-0129.

4

What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2021-0129?

CVE-2021-0129 affects Debian and Red Hat-based distributions running vulnerable versions of BlueZ and the Linux kernel.

5

Can CVE-2021-0129 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2021-0129 requires an authenticated user with adjacent access to exploit the vulnerability.

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