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CVE-2021-3588

memory contents disclosure in cli_feat_read_cb

3.3 LowFix available

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.

Attack profile

How easy it is to exploit

Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
Low
User interaction
None

What an attacker can affect

Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Exploit likelihood

0.45%Unchanged since Jun 10, 2021
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

CVE List Score used 3.3

memory contents disclosure in cli_feat_read_cb

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.

Record
CVE-2021-3588
CVSS 3.1
3.3 LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness
CWE-788, CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2021-26896 3.3

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.

Record
EUVD-2021-26896
CVSS 3.1
3.3 LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-3h8m-q4x3-3fhw 3.3

The cli_feat_read_cb() function in src/gatt-database.c does not perform bounds checks on the ...

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.

Record
GHSA-3h8m-q4x3-3fhw
CVSS 3.1
3.3 LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness
CWE-125
Updated
2026-11-02
NVD 3.3

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.

Record
CVE-2021-3588
CVSS 3.1
3.3 LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CVSS 2.0
2.1 LowAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Weakness
CWE-125, CWE-788
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVAZL-7183 3.3

CVE-2021-3588 affecting package bluez for versions less than 5.63-1

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.

Record
AZL-7183
CVSS 3.1
3.3 LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV 3.3

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.

Record
CVE-2021-3588
CVSS 3.1
3.3 LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
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OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2021-3588 3.3

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.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2021-3588
CVSS 3.1
3.3 LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVOESA-2021-1254 3.3

bluez security update

This package provides all utilities for use in Bluetooth applications. The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.

Security Fix(es):

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.(CVE-2021-3588)

Record
OESA-2021-1254
CVSS 3.1
3.3 LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2021-3588 3.3

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.

Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2021-3588
CVSS 3.1
3.3 LowCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2021-0281 No score

Updated bluez packages fix security vulnerability

Bluetooth LE and BR/EDR secure pairing in Bluetooth Core Specification 2.1 through 5.2 may permit a nearby man-in-the-middle attacker to identify the Passkey used during pairing (in the Passkey authentication procedure) by reflection of the public key and the authentication evidence of the initiating device, potentially permitting this attacker to complete authenticated pairing with the responding device using the correct Passkey for the pairing session. The attack methodology determines the Passkey value one bit at a time (CVE-2020-26558).

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 (CVE-2021-3588).

Record
MGASA-2021-0281
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2021:2459-1 No score

Security update for bluez

This update for bluez fixes the following issues:

  • CVE-2021-3588: Fixed a missing bounds checks inside cli_feat_read_cb() function in src/gatt-database.c (bsc#1187165)
Record
openSUSE-SU-2021:2459-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:12446-1 No score

bluez-5.65-4.1 on GA media

These are all security issues fixed in the bluez-5.65-4.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.

Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:12446-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2021:2459-1 No score

Security update for bluez

This update for bluez fixes the following issues:

  • CVE-2021-3588: Fixed a missing bounds checks inside cli_feat_read_cb() function in src/gatt-database.c (bsc#1187165)
Record
SUSE-SU-2021:2459-1
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUSN-4989-1 No score

bluez vulnerabilities

It was discovered that BlueZ incorrectly checked certain permissions when pairing. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to impersonate devices. (CVE-2020-26558)

Jay LV discovered that BlueZ incorrectly handled redundant disconnect MGMT events. A local attacker could use this issue to cause BlueZ to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. This issue only affected Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. (CVE-2020-27153)

Ziming Zhang discovered that BlueZ incorrectly handled certain array indexes. A local attacker could use this issue to cause BlueZ to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly obtain sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.10. (CVE-2021-3588)

Record
USN-4989-1
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
bluez
Azure Linux:2
before 5.63-1
5.63-1
bluez
Debian:12
before 5.55-3.1
5.55-3.1
bluez
Debian:13
before 5.55-3.1
5.55-3.1
bluez
Debian:14
before 5.55-3.1
5.55-3.1
bluez
Mageia:7
From an advisory covering 2 CVEs
before 5.54-1.2.mga7
5.54-1.2.mga7
bluez
Mageia:8
From an advisory covering 2 CVEs
before 5.55-3.1.mga8
5.55-3.1.mga8
bluez
openEuler:20.03-LTS-SP1
before 5.54-3.oe1
5.54-3.oe1
bluez
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP3
before 5.55-3.6.1
5.55-3.6.1
bluez
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP3
before 5.55-3.6.1
5.55-3.6.1
bluez
SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 SP3
before 5.55-3.6.1
5.55-3.6.1
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Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
bluez
Ubuntu:20.04:LTS
before 5.53-0ubuntu3.2, plus listed versions
5.50-0ubuntu45.51-0ubuntu15.51-0ubuntu25.52-0ubuntu15.52-0ubuntu2
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5.53-0ubuntu15.53-0ubuntu25.53-0ubuntu35.53-0ubuntu3.1
5.53-0ubuntu3.2
bluez
Ubuntu:18.04:LTS
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 5.48-0ubuntu3.5, plus listed versions
5.46-0ubuntu35.46-0ubuntu45.48-0ubuntu35.48-0ubuntu3.15.48-0ubuntu3.25.48-0ubuntu3.35.48-0ubuntu3.4
5.48-0ubuntu3.5
bluez
Ubuntu:20.04:LTS
From an advisory covering 3 CVEs
before 5.53-0ubuntu3.2, plus listed versions
5.50-0ubuntu45.51-0ubuntu15.51-0ubuntu25.52-0ubuntu15.52-0ubuntu2
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5.53-0ubuntu15.53-0ubuntu25.53-0ubuntu35.53-0ubuntu3.1
5.53-0ubuntu3.2
bluez
openSUSE:Leap 15.3
before 5.55-3.6.1
5.55-3.6.1
bluez
openSUSE:Tumbleweed
From an advisory covering 4 CVEs
before 5.65-4.1
5.65-4.1

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
affected, facts
aliases, publishedEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2021-3588 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 3.3) in Bluez, published June 10, 2021. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.45%, the 39th percentile. Fixed in bluez 5.63-1.

References

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