CVE-2022-22088

Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow in Bluetooth HOST

Critical · published January 6, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A memory corruption vulnerability in Bluetooth hosting can open the door to serious system issues! Think of this like a restaurant that serves a dish that overflows its bowl when it's delivered. If the waiter doesn't handle it carefully, it can spill everywhere, damaging the tablecloth and creating quite a mess. In this case, it's the Bluetooth command response that overflows, potentially leading to chaos in your device's memory. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, leading to system crashes or even taking full control of the affected device. This could result in data theft, unauthorized access, or malicious activities that compromise the integrity of your device and its data — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant that serves a dish that overflows its bowl when it's delivered. If the waiter doesn't handle it carefully, it can spill everywhere, damaging the tablecloth and creating quite a mess. In this case, it's the Bluetooth command response that overflows, potentially leading to chaos in your device's memory. This critical vulnerability arises from a buffer overflow while parsing Bluetooth command responses, which can corrupt memory and allow attackers to run arbitrary code on the host system.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, leading to system crashes or even taking full control of the affected device. This could result in data theft, unauthorized access, or malicious activities that compromise the integrity of your device and its data — absolutely devastating! To protect against this, patch your Bluetooth firmware as soon as updates are available. Check with your device manufacturer for the necessary fixes and apply them promptly to ensure your devices are secure. You’ve got this! Stay ahead of the game and secure your devices today. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00520 · 43.3th percentile
Published
2023-01-06T04:42Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 JAN 04:42Z
    Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow in Bluetooth HOST
    cvelistv5