REDHAT-BUG-2253391: Medium severity Bluetooth HID Profile vulnerability

Published Dec 7, 2023
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Updated

The HID Profile in multiple Bluetooth host stacks may accept connections with the HID control and HID interrupt channels of the HID Host role without MITM protection/mitigation and without user confirmation on the Central role device. This can permit a device like a keyboard (or emulating a keyboard) to successfully connect to a discoverable device without confirmation and permit keystroke injection.

Patch: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/bluetooth/bluez.git/commit/?id=25a471a83e02e1effb15d5a488b3f0085eaeb675

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bluetooth HID Profile

Event History

Dec 7, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·05:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2253391?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2253391 is considered high due to the lack of MITM protection in Bluetooth HID connections.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2253391?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2253391, ensure that your Bluetooth HID stack is updated to the latest version provided by your vendor.

3

What devices are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2253391?

Devices using the Bluetooth HID Profile may be affected by REDHAT-BUG-2253391, especially those employing the HID Host role.

4

What are the potential risks of REDHAT-BUG-2253391?

The potential risks of REDHAT-BUG-2253391 include unauthorized access and data interception due to unprotected Bluetooth HID connections.

5

Is user confirmation required for connections in REDHAT-BUG-2253391?

No, REDHAT-BUG-2253391 indicates that user confirmation is not required for connections, increasing vulnerability.

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