What is CVE-2024-8805?

CVE-2024-8805 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bluez, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-11-22.

How severe is CVE-2024-8805?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Bluez

CVE-2024-8805

BlueZ HID over GATT Profile Improper Access Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of BlueZ. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the HID over GATT Profile. The issue results from the lack of authorization prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-25177.

EPSS: 0.020 (79.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Bluez — versions 5.77

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8805?: CVE-2024-8805 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bluez, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-11-22.
How severe is CVE-2024-8805?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.