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CVE-2021-21367 (GCVE-0-2021-21367)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-03-12 16:35 – Updated: 2024-08-03 18:09
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Title
Incorrect Authorization in switchboard-plug-bluetooth
Summary
Switchboard Bluetooth Plug for elementary OS from version 2.3.0 and before version version 2.3.5 has an incorrect authorization vulnerability. When the Bluetooth plug is running (in discoverable mode), Bluetooth service requests and pairing requests are automatically accepted, allowing physically proximate attackers to pair with a device running an affected version of switchboard-plug-bluetooth without the active consent of the user. By default, elementary OS doesn't expose any services via Bluetooth that allow information to be extracted by paired Bluetooth devices. However, if such services (i.e. contact list sharing software) have been installed, it's possible that attackers have been able to extract data from such services without authorization. If no such services have been installed, attackers are only able to pair with a device running an affected version without authorization and then play audio out of the device or possibly present a HID device (keyboard, mouse, etc...) to control the device. As such, users should check the list of trusted/paired devices and remove any that are not 100% confirmed to be genuine. This is fixed in version 2.3.5. To reduce the likelihood of this vulnerability on an unpatched version, only open the Bluetooth plug for short intervals when absolutely necessary and preferably not in crowded public areas. To mitigate the risk entirely with unpatched versions, do not open the Bluetooth plug within switchboard at all, and use a different method for pairing devices if necessary (e.g. `bluetoothctl` CLI).
Severity ?
6.1 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L
CWE
  • CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
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References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
elementary switchboard-plug-bluetooth Affected: >= 2.3.0, < 2.3.5
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