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REDHAT-BUG-2278965

First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )

BlueZ Audio Profile AVRCP parse_media_element 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-20853. <a href="https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1904/">https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1904/</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE BlueZ

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2278965?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2278965 is categorized as high due to the potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2278965?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2278965, users should update to the latest version of BlueZ where the vulnerability is patched.

  • Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2278965?

    Users running affected installations of BlueZ, especially those with Bluetooth functionalities, are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2278965.

  • What type of attack does REDHAT-BUG-2278965 enable?

    REDHAT-BUG-2278965 enables network-adjacent attackers to exploit the vulnerability for sensitive information disclosure via Bluetooth.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit REDHAT-BUG-2278965?

    Yes, user interaction is required to exploit the REDHAT-BUG-2278965 vulnerability.

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