SB2020042831 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for bluez 



SB2020042831 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for bluez

Published: April 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020042831
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10910)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists in BlueZ due to an error that may allow an attacker to turn on the Bluetooth Discoverable state, when no Bluetooth agent is registered with the system. A remote attacker with physical proximity to the device can remotely turn on Bluetooth agent and access the device without authorization in some cases.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.