CVE-2023-27349: bluez — Fix

Description

BlueZ Audio Profile AVRCP Improper Validation of Array Index Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19908.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-129 CWE-129

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
bluez	bluez	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/bluetooth/bluez.git/commit/?id=f54299a850676d92c3dafd83e9174fcfe420ccc9 https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/bluetooth/bluez.git/commit/?id=f54299a850676d92c3dafd83e9174fcfe420ccc9

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00015.html https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-386/ https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00015.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00022.html https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-386/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27349? +

BlueZ Audio Profile AVRCP Improper Validation of Array Index Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-19908. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-27349? +

CVE-2023-27349 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27349? +

CVE-2023-27349 affects products from bluez, specifically: bluez. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-27349? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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