CVE-2022-3563: Linux Kernel BlueZ mgmt-tester.c read_50_controller_cap_complete null pointer dereference
First published: Mon Oct 17 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel. Affected is the function read_50_controller_cap_complete of the file tools/mgmt-tester.c of the component BlueZ. The manipulation of the argument cap_len 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.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| BlueZ BlueZ | <5.65 | |
| 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+deb11u1 5.66-1+deb12u2 5.66-1+deb12u1 5.77-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/bluetooth/bluez.git/commit/?id=e3c92f1f786f0b55440bd908b55894d0c792cf0e
- https://vuldb.com/?id.211086
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-3563
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6809-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3563
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2022-3563
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-3563
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2022-3563
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/bluetooth/bluez.git/commit/?id=bc3a76f01f461db19381f1922cdaeac222dfd374
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-3563.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-3563?
The severity of CVE-2022-3563 is medium with a severity value of 5.7.
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.
What is the recommended action for CVE-2022-3563?
It is recommended to apply a patch to address CVE-2022-3563.
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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