openSUSE-SU-2020:1591-1 Security update for bcm43xx-firmware
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Check this codebase for openSUSE-SU-2020:1591-1 and fix it if it is affected.
What it is: openSUSE-SU-2020:1591-1 is a vulnerability in bcm43xx-firmware, published on 3 Oct 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2020:1591-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Affected product: bcm43xx-firmware. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page.
Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.
Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/openSUSE-SU-2020-1591-1/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/openSUSE-SU-2020-1591-1/index.md)
Attackers can exploit Bluetooth vulnerabilities to intercept data or escalate privileges, requiring firmware updates for affected Broadcom devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is openSUSE-SU-2020:1591-1?
openSUSE-SU-2020:1591-1 is a vulnerability in bcm43xx-firmware, published on 3 Oct 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
This update for bcm43xx-firmware fixes the following issues:
- Update bluetooth firmware to address Sweyntooth and Spectra issues (bsc#1176631):
This update was imported from the SUSE:SLE-15-SP1:Update update project.
Which versions are affected by openSUSE-SU-2020:1591-1?
Linux distribution packages (1)
bcm43xx-firmware openSUSE:Leap 15.1 | All versions | 20180314-lp151.6.3.1 |
How do I fix openSUSE-SU-2020:1591-1?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is openSUSE-SU-2020:1591-1 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2020:1591-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.