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4.4

Google Bluetooth module may expose internal data

CVE-2023-20982 · published 3 years ago
Summary

The Bluetooth component in Google’s platform can read memory it shouldn’t, potentially revealing private information on the device. This issue can be triggered without any user interaction, but an attacker would need to run code with system-level rights. Apply the latest security update from Google to fix the problem.

What to do
  • Update google platform/packages/modules/bluetooth to version 13-next:2023-06-01.
  • Update google platform/packages/modules/bluetooth to version 13:2023-06-01.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Android google platform/packages/modules/bluetooth >= 13-next:0, < 13-next:2023-06-01
>= 13:0, < 13:2023-06-01
Fix: upgrade to 13-next:2023-06-01
– google android 13.0
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In btm_read_tx_power_complete of btm_acl.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure in the Bluetooth server with Syste...
In btm_read_tx_power_complete of btm_acl.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure in the Bluetooth server with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
4.4 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published1 Jun 2023
Updated30 Sep 2026
First seen11 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2023-20982 · OSV
CVE-2023-20982 · NVD
PUB-A-260568083 · OSV
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