CVE-2020-12351
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 7.69%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12351 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in BlueZ may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.. EPSS estimates a 7.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper input validation in BlueZ may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.7.7, < 4.9.240 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.14.202 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15, < 4.19.152 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 5.4.72 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.8.16 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 5.9.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 5.9.1 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162131/Linux-Kernel-5.4-BleedingTooth-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162131/Linux-Kernel-5.4-BleedingTooth-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12351?
Improper input validation in BlueZ may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
How severe is CVE-2020-12351?
CVE-2020-12351 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12351?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2020
- CVE-2020-12346Improper permissions in the installer for the Intel(R) Batte…7.8
- CVE-2020-12347Improper input validation in the Intel(R) Data Center Manage…8.8
- CVE-2020-12348Rejected reason: DO NOT USE THIS CANDIDATE NUMBER. ConsultID…
- CVE-2020-12349Improper input validation in the Intel(R) Data Center Manage…6.5
- CVE-2020-1235An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Wind…7.8
- CVE-2020-12350Improper access control in the Intel(R) XTU before version 6…7.8
- CVE-2020-12352Improper access control in BlueZ may allow an unauthenticate…6.5
- CVE-2020-12353Improper permissions in the Intel(R) Data Center Manager Con…6.5
- CVE-2020-12354Incorrect default permissions in Windows(R) installer in Int…7.8
- CVE-2020-12355Authentication bypass by capture-replay in RPMB protocol mes…6.8
- CVE-2020-12356Out-of-bounds read in subsystem in Intel(R) AMT versions bef…4.4
- CVE-2020-12357Improper initialization in the firmware for some Intel(R) Pr…6.7
Are you affected by CVE-2020-12351?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST
