Advisory Published
Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-20853: ZDI-23-1904: (0Day) BlueZ Audio Profile AVRCP parse_media_element Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Thu Dec 21 2023(Updated: )

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.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SUSE BlueZ

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-20853?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-20853 is classified as medium, as it requires user interaction to exploit.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-20853?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-20853, ensure you update the BlueZ software to the latest patched version.

  • What type of attack does ZDI-CAN-20853 allow?

    ZDI-CAN-20853 allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information via Bluetooth.

  • What interaction is required to exploit ZDI-CAN-20853?

    User interaction is required as the target must connect to a malicious Bluetooth device.

  • Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-20853?

    The affected software includes BlueZ, a popular Linux Bluetooth protocol stack.

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