CVE-2023-51592: BlueZ Audio Profile AVRCP parse_media_folder Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Dec 21, 2023
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Updated

BlueZ Audio Profile AVRCP parsemediafolder Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information via Bluetooth on affected installations of BlueZ. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect to a malicious device.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of the AVRCP protocol. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20854.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BlueZ BlueZ=5.66

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ZDI-CAN-20854
  2. Compensating control

    Reduce exposure by preventing connections between the affected BlueZ system and untrusted/malicious Bluetooth devices (exploit requires the target to connect to a malicious device).

Event History

Dec 21, 2023
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51592?

CVE-2023-51592 has a severity rating that indicates it poses a potential risk of sensitive information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-51592?

Fixing CVE-2023-51592 requires updating to the latest version of BlueZ that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-51592?

CVE-2023-51592 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information to network-adjacent attackers via Bluetooth.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2023-51592?

Users of affected installations of BlueZ may be vulnerable to CVE-2023-51592.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-51592?

Yes, user interaction is required for an attacker to exploit CVE-2023-51592.

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