CVE-2023-21195
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

In btmbleperiodicadvsynctxrcvd of btmblegap.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read vulnerability affecting Android 13. The vulnerability was disclosed in June 2023 and assigned identifier CVE-2023-21195. This security flaw affects the Bluetooth functionality in Android systems (Android Bulletin).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) issue that occurs due to an incorrect bounds check in the btmbleperiodicadvsynctxrcvd function within btmblegap.cc. The severity is rated as MEDIUM with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.5 (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure over Bluetooth. The impact is limited to unauthorized information disclosure, with no impact on system integrity or availability (Android Bulletin).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been addressed in Android security updates. Users should ensure their Android devices are updated with the June 2023 security patch level or later (Android Bulletin).

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