CVE-2016-9917
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.59%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9917 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In BlueZ 5.42, a buffer overflow was observed in "read_n" function in "tools/hcidump.c" source file. This issue can be triggered by processing a corrupted dump file and will result in hcidump crash.. EPSS estimates a 3.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In BlueZ 5.42, a buffer overflow was observed in "read_n" function in "tools/hcidump.c" source file. This issue can be triggered by processing a corrupted dump file and will result in hcidump crash.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bluez | Bluez | 5.42 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00069.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95013Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-bluetooth/msg68892.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00069.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95013Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-bluetooth/msg68892.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9917?
In BlueZ 5.42, a buffer overflow was observed in "read_n" function in "tools/hcidump.c" source file. This issue can be triggered by processing a corrupted dump file and will result in hcidump crash.
How severe is CVE-2016-9917?
CVE-2016-9917 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9917?
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.
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