CVE-2021-21367 is an incorrect authorization vulnerability in the Switchboard Bluetooth Plug for elementary OS versions 2.3.0 through 2.3.4. When the Bluetooth plug is in discoverable mode, it automatically accepts pairing and service requests, allowing physically proximate attackers to connect without user consent. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH), indicating that an attacker with adjacent network access can achieve high confidentiality and integrity impacts with low attack complexity. While no active exploits, public exploit code, or significant community discussion have been identified, users are advised to update to version 2.3.5 or restrict Bluetooth plug usage to mitigate risks.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.3.0, < 2.3.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:elementary:switchboard_bluetooth_plug:*:*:*:*:*:elementary_os:*:* | ||
32CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:32:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
33CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:33:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L
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