CCE-95740-7Platform: cpe:/o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:20.04 | Date: (C)2023-12-20 (M)2023-12-20 |
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between devices over short distances. It employs UHF radio waves in the ISM bands, from 2.402 GHz to 2.48 GHz. It is mainly used as an alternative to wire connections.
Rationale:
An attacker may be able to find a way to access or corrupt your data. One example of this type of activity is bluesnarfing, which refers to attackers using a Bluetooth connection to steal information off of your Bluetooth device. Also, viruses or other malicious code can take advantage of Bluetooth technology to infect other devices. If you are infected, your data may be corrupted, compromised, stolen, or lost
Fix:Run the following commands to stop and mask the Bluetooth service # systemctl stop bluetooth.service # systemctl mask bluetooth.service
Parameter:
[Disable/Enable]
Technical Mechanism:
Run the following commands to stop and mask the Bluetooth service # systemctl stop bluetooth.service
# systemctl mask bluetooth.service
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 7.6 | Attack Vector: ADJACENT_NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 2.8 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
Impact Score: 4.7 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: HIGH |
| Integrity: LOW |
| Availability: LOW |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:95930 |