CVE-2018-10910

Name: CVE-2018-10910
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-28T15:29:00.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-10910 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A bug in Bluez may allow for the Bluetooth Discoverable state being set to on when no Bluetooth agent is registered with the system. This situation could lead to the unauthorized pairing of certain Bluetooth devices without any form of authentication. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A bug in Bluez may allow for the Bluetooth Discoverable state being set to on when no Bluetooth agent is registered with the system. This situation could lead to the unauthorized pairing of certain Bluetooth devices without any form of authentication. Versions before bluez 5.51 are vulnerable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bluez	Bluez	< 5.51
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10910Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3856-1/Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10910Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3856-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-10910?

How severe is CVE-2018-10910?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-10910 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10910?

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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Source: NVD / NIST