CVE-2022-3563

Linux Kernel BlueZ mgmt-tester.c read_50_controller_cap_complete null pointer dereference

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel. Affected is the function read_50_controller_cap_complete of the file tools/mgmt-tester.c of the component BlueZ. The manipulation of the argument cap_len leads to null pointer dereference. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-211086 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory kernel.org
Affected: Linux Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/bluetooth/bluez.git/commit/?id=e3c92f1f786f0b55440bd908b55894d0c792cf0e third party advisory patch
https://vuldb.com/?id.211086 permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3563?
CVE-2022-3563 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3563?
To fix CVE-2022-3563, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-3563 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3563 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-3563?
CVE-2022-3563 affects Linux Kernel.
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