Description
All versions of the SDP server in BlueZ 5.46 and earlier are vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from the bluetoothd process memory. This vulnerability lies in the processing of SDP search attribute requests.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | bluez | 5.46-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | bluez | 5.46-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | bluez | 5.46-1 | — |
| Debian 9 | bluez | 5.43-2+deb9u1 | DSA-3972-1 |
| Debian 8 | bluez | 5.23-2+deb8u1 | DSA-3972-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 7 | bluez | 4.99-2+deb7u1 | DLA-1103-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | bluez | 5.37-0ubuntu5.1 | USN-3413-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | bluez | 4.101-0ubuntu13.3 | USN-3413-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 7 | bluez +4 | 5.44-4.el7_4 | RHSA-2017:2685 |
| RHEL 6 | bluez +6 | 4.66-2.el6_9 | RHSA-2017:2685 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP3 | bluez | 5.13-5.4.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:1778-1 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | bluez | 5.13-3.10.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0510-1 |
| SLES 12 | bluez | 5.13-3.10.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0510-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | bluez | 5.13-5.4.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:1778-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | bluez | 5.13-3.10.1 | SUSE-SU-2019:0510-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.6 | bluez | 5.44-r3 | — |
| Alpine v3.5 | bluez | 5.42-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.4 | bluez | 5.40-r1 | — |
| Alpine v3.3 | bluez | 5.36-r1 | — |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 7 | bluez +4 | 5.44-4.el7_4 | ELSA-2017-2685 |
| Oracle Linux 7 | bluez-alsa +2 | 4.66-2.el6_9 | ELSA-2017-2685 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
GitHub 1 repository
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olav-st/CVE-2017-1000250-PoC ★ 5 · Nov 12, 2017
Proof of concept exploit script for CVE-2017-1000250. Written while researching for the essay in TTM4137 Wireless Security.
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 7
- RHSA-2017:2685 Red Hat Security Advisory: bluez security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- USN-3413-1 bluez vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DSA-3972-1 bluez - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-1103-1 bluez - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2019:0510-1 Security update for bluez SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:1778-1 Security update for bluez SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- ELSA-2017-2685 Moderate: bluez security update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Sep 13, 2017
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/vulnerabilities/blueborne
- https://www.armis.com/blueborne
- DSA-3972 vendor-advisory
- https://www.synology.com/support/security/Synology_SA_17_52_BlueBorne
- 100814 vdb-entry
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4561
- VU#240311 third-party-advisory
- RHSA-2017:2685 vendor-advisory