CVE-2016-6539

Name: CVE-2016-6539
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-06T21:29:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6539 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Trackr device ID is constructed of a manufacturer identifier of four zeroes followed by the BLE MAC address in reverse. The MAC address can be obtained by being in close proximity to the Bluetooth device, effectively exposing the device ID. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Trackr device ID is constructed of a manufacturer identifier of four zeroes followed by the BLE MAC address in reverse. The MAC address can be obtained by being in close proximity to the Bluetooth device, effectively exposing the device ID. The ID can be used to track devices. Updated apps, version 5.1.6 for iOS and 2.2.5 for Android, have been released by the vendor to address the vulnerabilities in CVE-2016-6538, CVE-2016-6539, CVE-2016-6540 and CVE-2016-6541.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.29%

66.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thetrackr	Trackr Firmware	< 2.2.5
Thetrackr	Trackr Firmware	< 5.1.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93874Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.rapid7.com/2016/10/25/multiple-bluetooth-low-energy-ble-tracker-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/617567Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/TNOY-AF3KCZThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93874Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.rapid7.com/2016/10/25/multiple-bluetooth-low-energy-ble-tracker-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/617567Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/TNOY-AF3KCZThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6539?

How severe is CVE-2016-6539?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6539 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6539?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-6539?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST