CVE-2019-6498 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer over-read in GattLib allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents via malformed Bluetooth connections.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-6498?
CVE-2019-6498 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jan 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GattLib 0.2 has a stack-based buffer over-read in gattlib_connect in dbus/gattlib.c because strncpy is misused.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6498?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Labapart Gattlib.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6498?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-6498 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6498 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ffc3-699f-f9r7.