REDHAT-BUG-2254961: Medium severity Bluetooth Core Specification vulnerability

Published Dec 18, 2023
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Updated

Bluetooth BR/EDR devices with Secure Simple Pairing and Secure Connections pairing in Bluetooth Core Specification 4.2 through 5.4 allow certain man-in-the-middle attacks that force a short key length, and might lead to discovery of the encryption key and live injection, aka BLUFFS.

Refer: https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/key-attributes/bluetooth-security/bluffs-vulnerability/

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bluetooth Core Specification>=4.2<5.4

Event History

Dec 18, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2254961?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2254961 is considered high due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2254961?

Fixing REDHAT-BUG-2254961 involves updating to a newer version of the Bluetooth Core Specification that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What are the implications of REDHAT-BUG-2254961?

The implications of REDHAT-BUG-2254961 include the possibility of key discovery and unauthorized data injection in Bluetooth communications.

4

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2254961?

Consumers and developers using Bluetooth Core Specification versions 4.2 through 5.4 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2254961.

5

What types of attacks are enabled by REDHAT-BUG-2254961?

REDHAT-BUG-2254961 enables man-in-the-middle attacks that can exploit Secure Simple Pairing and Secure Connections.

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