CVE-2023-51594: BlueZ OBEX Library Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Dec 21, 2023
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Updated

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

The specific flaw exists within the handling of OBEX protocol parameters. 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-20937.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BlueZ BlueZ=5.66

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·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-51594?

CVE-2023-51594 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-51594?

To mitigate CVE-2023-51594, update to the latest version of BlueZ that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-51594?

CVE-2023-51594 is an Out-Of-Bounds Read vulnerability in the BlueZ OBEX Library.

4

What impact does CVE-2023-51594 have on systems?

CVE-2023-51594 allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information from affected installations of BlueZ.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2023-51594?

Yes, user interaction is required for an attack to exploit CVE-2023-51594.

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CVE-2023-51594 - BlueZ OBEX Library Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability - SecAlerts