CVE-2016-9918
CVE-2016-9918 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bluez Project Bluez with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Bluez Project Bluez
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In BlueZ 5.42, an out-of-bounds read was identified in "packet_hexdump" function in "monitor/packet.c" source file. This issue can be triggered by processing a corrupted dump file and will result in btmon crash.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9918?
- In BlueZ 5.42, an out-of-bounds read was identified in "packet_hexdump" function in "monitor/packet.c" source file. This issue can be triggered by processing a corrupted dump file and will result in btmon crash.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9918?
- CVE-2016-9918 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-9918 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-9918?
- CVE-2016-9918 affects Bluez Project Bluez. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9918?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-9918 published?
- CVE-2016-9918 was published on 2016-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00054.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95013
- https://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-bluetooth/msg68898.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bluez_project:bluez:5.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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