BlueZ HID over GATT Profile access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in BlueZ. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component HID over GATT Profile. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-8805. The attack can only be done within the local network. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in BlueZ (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component HID over GATT Profile. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-8805 since 09/13/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to approached within the local network. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 213470 (Debian dla-4008 : linux-config-6.1 - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (213470) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-2169). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Open Source bluez
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Avamar

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 213470
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4008 : linux-config-6.1 - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/13/2024 🔍
09/17/2024 +4 days 🔍
09/17/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/18/2025 +304 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-24-1229
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-8805 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-8805
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-277816
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-2169 - bluez: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Codeausführung

Entryinfo

Created: 09/17/2024 23:12
Updated: 07/18/2025 19:17
Changes: 09/17/2024 23:12 (51), 12/20/2024 20:26 (21), 01/03/2025 11:35 (2), 07/18/2025 19:17 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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