CVE-2021-3588
CVE-2021-3588 is a low-severity vulnerability in Bluez with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Bluez
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The cli_feat_read_cb() function in src/gatt-database.c does not perform bounds checks on the 'offset' variable before using it as an index into an array for reading.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-3588?
- The cli_feat_read_cb() function in src/gatt-database.c does not perform bounds checks on the 'offset' variable before using it as an index into an array for reading.
- How severe is CVE-2021-3588?
- CVE-2021-3588 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-3588 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-3588?
- CVE-2021-3588 affects Bluez. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-3588?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-3588 published?
- CVE-2021-3588 was published on 2021-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bluez:bluez:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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