Auth bypass in Linux Kernel
CVE-2023-2002
A vulnerability was found in the HCI sockets implementation due to a missing capability check in net/bluetooth/hci_sock.c in the Linux Kernel. This flaw allows an attacker to unauthorized execution of management commands, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Bluetooth communication.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.015 (72.8th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 73rd percentile — 72.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.015 · newest: 0.015 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Linux Kernel
- Debian Linux — versions 10.0, 11.0
- Kernel — versions Kernel prior to Kernel 6.4-rc1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/16/3 (Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/07/msg00030.html (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5480 (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00027.html (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240202-0004/
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2002?
- CVE-2023-2002 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under CWE-250. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2023-05-26.
- How severe is CVE-2023-2002?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-2002 known to be exploited?
- 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.