CVE-2016-9797 describes a buffer over-read vulnerability in BlueZ 5.42, specifically within the "l2cap_dump" function in "tools/parser/l2cap.c". This flaw can be triggered by processing a maliciously crafted dump file, leading to a denial of service through a hcidump crash. Rated with a CVSS v3.0 score of 5.3 (MEDIUM), this vulnerability has a network attack vector and low attack complexity, requiring no user interaction. The primary impact is limited to availability, causing a system crash rather than data compromise or integrity issues. There is no evidence of active exploitation, nor is exploit code publicly available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. The vulnerability has received minimal community discussion and media coverage, suggesting a low level of attention and perceived threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.42CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:bluez:bluez:5.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
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