CVE-2016-9801 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in BlueZ allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via corrupted dump files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-9801?
CVE-2016-9801 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Dec 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In BlueZ 5.42, a buffer overflow was observed in "set_ext_ctrl" function in "tools/parser/l2cap.c" source file when processing corrupted dump file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9801?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bluez Bluez.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9801?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-9801 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9801 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-9801, GHSA-ggf3-m2m9-ff74, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-9801.