CVE-2022-3563: Linux Kernel BlueZ mgmt-tester.c read_50_controller_cap_complete null pointer dereference

Published Oct 17, 2022
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Updated

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel. Affected is the function read50controllercapcomplete of the file tools/mgmt-tester.c of the component BlueZ. The manipulation of the argument caplen leads to null pointer dereference. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-211086 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/bluez<5.64-0ubuntu1.3
5.64-0ubuntu1.3
ubuntu/bluez<5.65-1
5.65-1
ubuntu/bluez<5.37-0ubuntu5.3+
5.37-0ubuntu5.3+
debian/bluez
5.55-3.1+deb11u15.66-1+deb12u25.66-1+deb12u15.77-1
bluez bluez<5.65

Event History

Oct 17, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:51 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-3563.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3563?

The severity of CVE-2022-3563 is medium with a severity value of 5.7.

3

Which component of BlueZ is affected by CVE-2022-3563?

The function read_50_controller_cap_complete of the file tools/mgmt-tester.c of BlueZ is affected by CVE-2022-3563.

4

What is the recommended action for CVE-2022-3563?

It is recommended to apply a patch to address CVE-2022-3563.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-3563?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-3563 at the following references: [1](https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/bluetooth/bluez.git/commit/?id=e3c92f1f786f0b55440bd908b55894d0c792cf0e) [2](https://vuldb.com/?id.211086)

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