Microsoft Windows Bluetooth BNEP Protocol Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect a malicious Bluetooth device.
The specific flaw exists within the processing of BNEP packets. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the kernel.
Additional Details
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28227
Disclosure Timeline
- 2023-03-10 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2023-04-11 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
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