Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-9803
Potential exploit
In BlueZ 5.42, an out-of-bounds read was observed in "le_meta_ev_dump" function in "tools/parser/hci.c" source file. This issue exists because 'subevent' (which is used to read correct element from 'ev_le_meta_str' array) is overflowed.
Products affected by CVE-2016-9803
- cpe:2.3:a:bluez:bluez:5.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-9803
0.15%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 32 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-9803
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L |
3.9
|
1.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-9803
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-9803
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https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-bluetooth/msg68892.html
multiple buffer overflows and out-of-bound reads — Linux BluetoothExploit;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94652
BlueZ Buffer Overflow and Denial of Service VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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