CVE-2024-8805: BlueZ HID over GATT Profile Improper Access Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
BlueZ HID over GATT Profile Improper Access Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of BlueZ. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the HID over GATT Profile. The issue results from the lack of authorization prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-25177.
Classification
CVE ID: CVE-2024-8805
CVSS Base Severity: HIGH
CVSS Base Score: 8.8
Affected Products
Vendor: BlueZ
Product: BlueZ
Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)
EPSS Score: 0.06% (probability of being exploited)
EPSS Percentile: 26.67% (scored less or equal to compared to others)
EPSS Date: 2025-02-03 (when was this score calculated)