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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT Security Bulletin ASB-2018.0184 Bluetooth pairing vulnerability 24 July 2018 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC products Intel Tri-Band Wireless-AC products Intel Wireless-AC products Operating System: Windows Linux variants Impact/Access: Access Privileged Data -- Remote with User Interaction Provide Misleading Information -- Remote with User Interaction Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2018-5383 Member content until: Thursday, August 23 2018 Reference: ESB-2018.2133 OVERVIEW A new vulnerability has been discovered in the Bluetooth implementation in Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC, Intel(R) Tri-Band Wireless-AC and Intel(R) Wireless-AC family of products. [1] IMPACT The vendor has provided the following information regarding the vulnerability: "A vulnerability in Bluetooth(R) pairing potentially allows an attacker with physical proximity (within 30 meters) to gain unauthorized access via an adjacent network, intercept traffic and send forged pairing messages between two vulnerable Bluetooth(R) devices. This may result in information disclosure, elevation of privilege and/or denial of service. " [1] MITIGATION Intel has provided the following information: "Intel highly recommends that users with affected drivers download and upgrade to the latest supported driver. Check with your system manufacturer to see if they provide an updated Bluetooth driver. Intel provides the Intel(R) Driver & Support Assistant on Intel.com to assist customers in identifying and installing the correct driver for their system. The Driver and Support Assistant can be found at https://www.intel.com/ content/www/us/en/support.html. Customers can also download the latest available drivers from the Intel Customer Support site. " [1] REFERENCES [1] Bluetooth(R) pairing vulnerability https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00128.html AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQIVAwUBW1bAbWaOgq3Tt24GAQjE0A/+PYUtmrLtOiBrx07COtS9mqJx7fi1+q4N U+tBCrNE/MSi35rgKqri/96clzHTXqoLHXmTh3oDvPpYuaVuyP+zd1HimNPyVLuY Y6gT1RABPXqclH/BX+EkC18IPGoS8SrkH9nZtQfhw6g+rXDN69LeZfhDD2Z2mKNN Y/ac0gdEBCv6RavKvMr/1qGads6s3GXdXkUJSMkY2m8VzjjAyfMlaCC13fRpKDlK La4XNqlm6uOPakKCyO9GpQlNde6i7nmHaEgjtwdwukp+kzWTMGltue78HuG2AVI5 xCU4tkihDW+6m3lv4s9SIMTy1WBD9kl+hm29ps6ZfQi86VRRoA9GCi2xjOEL6ajt MFrClXria++ITB3ue9OT9xZ+8lYDpDs9d9CMUfij3VXr7GwFnQrKUZaHSe+N8Fl9 NkO//IgfvFKYBWsLxBQMDDiGK6x5NmVykZ/PxuAPTnTfSOdknBaWZVORAfv+JM8t iUlbNikQ/J+GqsCGIBBf9RbI9zJa7q23Xd2eFFJcy0FMXC1hw2jjwHO1jtxnxVCD p+B8zZl3EFoOD0nqLJc+3I5BHsuKsurBX3XZRSQTuP86OJyQ+Phm7Lgk1yKU8GzQ oiPLyR5n5lafncLfCzejbYPo/iNUoy0Pkwn0Gxfpf3qo0ibdTujZDVDuxwEpdcpP z5OsWK4LWOc= =xZQo -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----