CVE-2016-9802 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer over-read in BlueZ's btmon tool allows attackers to cause a denial of service by processing a corrupted dump file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-9802?
CVE-2016-9802 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 over-read was identified in "l2cap_packet" function in "monitor/packet.c" source file. This issue can be triggered by processing a corrupted dump file and will result in btmon crash.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9802?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bluez Bluez.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9802?
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-2016-9802 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9802 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-9802, GHSA-6mj7-55x2-g5xx, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-9802.