Improper Access Control in BlueZ Affects Linux Kernel Products
CVE-2020-12352

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Linux
Status
Bluez
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 November 2020

Summary

Improper access control in BlueZ can facilitate unauthorized users to gain access and reveal sensitive information through nearby connections. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit adjacent access capabilities, potentially leading to significant data breaches and loss of confidentiality. Mitigation strategies are essential to protect systems utilizing BlueZ, especially in environments where secure data handling is critical. Developers and users are urged to review their configurations and update to the latest versions to safeguard against these exploitation risks.

Affected Version(s)

BlueZ See references

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/a...
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161229/Kernel-Live-P...
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162131/Linux-Kernel-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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